Hodgon, Silvanus, fl. 1813-1815 to Nathan Hodgdon
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.705.01 Author/Creator: Hodgon, Silvanus, fl. 1813-1815 Place Written: New London, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 21, 1813 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 30 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy
Informs his uncle that he has been aboard the frigate Macedonian for two months, which he reports is blockaded in by seven British ships. Asks him to send a letter to his mother and to give his love to friends and family. Also notes that his captain, Capt. Jones, is preparing for a meeting with a British captain.
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