Bromfield, Sally, fl. 1777-1782 to Henry Bromfield

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GLC#
GLC01450.803.04-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
April 19, 1777
Author/Creator
Bromfield, Sally, fl. 1777-1782
Title
to Henry Bromfield
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
4 p. : docket ; Height: 22.9 cm, Width: 18.7 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Affectionate, and at some points funny, letter to her brother. Jokes about who in the family was going to take up the pen to write him. Worries about the destruction the war is causing. Says she "cannot help hoping that an overuling providence will interpose in our favor before we are utterly ruin'd." Says respectful gentleman are being dragged out of their houses and surrounded by the rabble. Laments the evil side of human nature. Sends family's love. Postscript says she has sent several letters before this and asks him to pick up red leather pocketbooks for ladies, if he can find them.

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