Wood, Eleazor D., 1783-1814 to Mary Wood
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01043.03 Author/Creator: Wood, Eleazor D., 1783-1814 Place Written: West Point, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 24, 1814 Pagination: 3 p. : address ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
He discusses his desire to visit home that winter, which could not be fulfilled because he is fighting in the War of 1812. Discusses the perils of his activities in the west (in Ohio), being surrounded by Indians, and fearing he would not see his family again. He comments on various other personal news and plans to come home in the spring.
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