Jewett, D., fl. 1775 to his son
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01412.58 Author/Creator: Jewett, D., fl. 1775 Place Written: New London, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 28, 1775 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 30.6 cm, Width: 19.4 cm Order a Copy
A father writes to his son outside of Boston in the early stages of the siege. Relates that he just heard that "our Forces" march to Boston tomorrow. Was disposed to visit him in camp, but sends this letter instead. He sends his kindest regards and says his only daughter, Sally, is with him. Says she behaves well and is in good health. Says "She has not had one Turn of Hysterick-Disorder since she came." Includes some of her "broken Scrawls," but in a postscript says she tore it up to bits before he could include it. He will watch her as long as he remains at the front. He thanks God for his son's safety thusfar and reminds him to live honorably because "you have a Christian-Character to support as well as a Military." Letter sent by the favor of Captain Coit to Colonel Elisha Porter, who might be Jewett's commanding officer.
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