Howe, B.A. (fl. 1791) to Lemuel Trescott
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03432.087 Author/Creator: Howe, B.A. (fl. 1791) Place Written: Middletown, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 August 1791 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 20.5 x 16.5 cm. Order a Copy
Howe, a lieutenant in the 2nd U.S. Infantry, reports on recruitment efforts to Major Trescott. Indicates that "our success is miserable only one Recruit since the party marched... hope after the harvest the prospect will be more favorable." Also comments on supplies. Trescott resigned his commission later that year and went on to found Trescott, Maine. Letter is torn causing minor text loss.
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