Porter, Peter (fl. 1755) to Elijah Leonard
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.298 Author/Creator: Porter, Peter (fl. 1755) Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 03 July 1755 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 30 x 20 .5 cm. Order a Copy
Describes the bad weather and encounters with Indians on his march from Massachusetts to Albany, New York. Sends news of recent victories against the French and their Indian allies and says a man brought good news of the fighting in Canada. Asks to remembered to his family and friends and says "a solider Life is hard[,] hard Lodging and harty victuals."
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