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Pecker, James, fl. 1768-1778 to his children

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01412.49 Author/Creator: Pecker, James, fl. 1768-1778 Place Written: Fort Ticonderoga, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 30, 1777 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 21 cm, Width: 17 cm Order a Copy

Pecker remarks that he is in good health and never had small pox. Mentions he has sent his son, Billy, to safety at Mount Independence and describes the approach of the enemy to Fort Ticonderoga, expecting a bloody battle the next day. The enemy army made up of "Britains Canadeans, & Tories" is described as strong and Perker is preparing to care for the wounded. He believes that "the case will be decided at this place for this year." Perker was a surgeon serving in the 10th Massachusetts in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. The 1777 Battle of Ticonderoga occurred on 5-6 July.

Pecker, James, fl. 1768-1778

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