Smallman, Thomas (fl. 1787) to Augustin Prevost
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.622.02 Author/Creator: Smallman, Thomas (fl. 1787) Place Written: s.l. Type: Letter Date: 5 January 1787 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 23.5 x 19 cm Order a Copy
Writes that he arrived last Tuesday from Canada after leaving Montreal on the 22 of November. Comments that he is too young to complain of fatigue. Would like to provide himself with a horse and is looking forward to seeing Mrs. Prevost and the family in good health. Addressed to Major Prevost. Dated from the Indian Queen, possibly a ship.
Prevost was a British officer and possibly the son of Theodosia Bartow Prevost Burr from a previous marriage. She married Aaron Burr in 1783 after being widowed.
Dear Sir
I arrived at this City Tuesday last from Canada, leaving Montreal the twenty Second of November - I'm too Young to complaine of fitague at this period of life - On Monday can, I but provide My self with a horse I am pleased with the Hope of seeing you Mrs Prevost And family in that state of health, and prosperity, that My Warmest Wishes desire
I'am Dr Sir
unfeignedly yours &c
Tho: Smallman
Indian Queen Jany.
5th 1787. ~
Major Prevost
[address leaf]
Major Prevost
Perkiomen
[docket]
Maj. Smallman
Tm[illegible]
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