Cudworth, Melzar, fl. 1775-1806 to James Cudworth
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.630.01 Author/Creator: Cudworth, Melzar, fl. 1775-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 1, 1775 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 34.4 x 22.3 cm. Order a Copy
Cudworth, impressed on board H.M.S. Asia, writes to his father James in Scituate, Massachusetts. Assures James of his well being. Expresses uncertainty regarding his return home. Mentions John White, Daniel [Mack?], Morris Comdon, and Joseph Pierce, possibly some of his shipmates aboard the Asia. Reports that he received news of his father from Edman Patrick.
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