Ward, Artemas, 1727-1800 to Jedediah Foster

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GLC#
GLC02499.17
Type
Letters
Date
23 May 1775
Author/Creator
Ward, Artemas, 1727-1800
Title
to Jedediah Foster
Place Written
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Pagination
1 p. : address : docket Height: 18.2 cm, Width: 14 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Written by General Ward as commander-in-chief of the army outside Boston to Colonel Foster. Says the bearer of this, Mr. Wood, was lately at Worcester and learned that the selectmen of the town are "binding out" people that can be called friends of the government if they will not join the army. Says it is extraordinary and unjustifiable conduct if it is true. Hopes he will take Wood's information and investigate the situation, claiming "I doubt not you will consult the Safety of the Individuals as well as of the Community."

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