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McNeil, John, 1784-1850 to Moody Bedel

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.721.18 Author/Creator: McNeil, John, 1784-1850 Place Written: Hillsborough, New Hampshire Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 13, 1816 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 24 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

McNeil informs Bedel that he will leave for Detroit in a few days. He notes talking with generals Eleazer Ripley and Benjamin Pierce (McNeil's father-in-law) about Colonel Bedel's merits and seeks continued correspondence. During the War of 1812, McNeil served as a captain under Bedel in the 11th infantry regiment and later became governor of New Hampshire.

McNeil, John, 1784-1850
Bedel, Moody, 1764-1841
Ripley, Eleazer Wheelock, 1782-1839
Pierce, Benjamin, 1757-1839

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