12 February 1776
Langdon, Henry Sherburne (fl. 1776)
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Woodbury Langdon
Written by the ten-year-old son of Woodbury Langdon. Woodbury was elected to the New Hampshire assembly in 1774-1775, but then spent the next two years in England trying to recover a large sum he invested there. This letter was sent to England. Henry says that Doctor Brackett asked him to write and to ask for a watch, laced hat, sword, and pistol. Says he has been a good boy, attended school, minded his books, and been good to his mother, brothers, and sisters. Tells his father that he has a new little sister since he left. Says he is looking forward to seeing him. Signs his name "Henry…
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