Jarvis, James, fl. 1787-1793 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03431 Author/Creator: Jarvis, James, fl. 1787-1793 Place Written: New Haven, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 January 1787 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; 23.2 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses the confrontation between Shays' insurgents and the government forces at Springfield. Mentions that three of Shays' supporters were killed. Reports the status of the commands of Generals [William] Shepard and [Benjamin] Lincoln. Attaches a copy of a letter from Luke Day, one of Shays' lead supporters, with terms of surrender.
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