Ward, Henry, 1732-1797 to his sisters

GLC01412.37

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GLC#
GLC01412.37-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
December 8, 1775
Author/Creator
Ward, Henry, 1732-1797
Title
to his sisters
Place Written
Providence, Rhode Island
Pagination
2 p. : address ; Height: 20 cm, Width: 16 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Ward writes that he has begun taking garlic and honey for health. Also writes that some supplies had come in including gun powder, muskets, wine, brandy, and coffee. States that he is concerned by the lack of interest among the troops in Cambridge. However, Massachusetts and New Hampshire plan to send a combined total of 5,000 troops to march to Cambridge. Addresses letter on address leaf to Mrs. Isabel Marchant.

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