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Whipple, William (1730-1785) to Joseph Whipple

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07700 Author/Creator: Whipple, William (1730-1785) Place Written: Portsmouth, New Hampshire Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 April 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 19 x 13.5 cm. Order a Copy

Informs his brother that "The Treaties of Peace were sign'd," officially ending the American Revolution, and that "The British I suppose are preparing to leave our Territory." Indicates that soldiers will soon be coming home in need of employment. Joseph Whipple was William's only living brother (by blood), although it is possible that the addressee was a brother-in-law.

Whipple, William, 1730-1785
Whipple, Joseph, 1738-1816

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