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- GLC#
- GLC07272
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- November 30, 1777
- Author/Creator
- André, John, 1751-1780
- Title
- to Louisa André
- Place Written
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Pagination
- 4 p. : address ; Height: 22.2 cm, Width: 18.2 cm
- Language
- English
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Writes a lengthy letter to his sister about recent events of the war in Philadelphia. "The army has remained encamped before Philadelphia and Mr. Washington has remained about 14 miles off. Our patroles meet and exchange shot every now and then, which is all the symptoms we have of war." Comments on his leisurely lifestyle, "The only hardships I endure are being obliged to sleep in my bed, to sit down to a very good dinner every day, to take a gentle ride for appetite's sake or to exercise my horses ... " Remarks that British General Charles Grey shows signs of favoring his advancement. Gives love to family members.
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