Champion, Henry (1751-1835) to Champion, Henry (1723-1797), 1779 Jul 24
Item 2
Item — Folder: 4
Identifier: Item 2
Scope and Contents
Writes from camp near the ruins of Fort Montgomery that since his last letter he has been engaged in one of the most serious and fortunate transactions of his life, the attacking of the enemy's works on Stony Point by storm; describes the attack in detail; has received the wares his father sent; sending back his horse and will draw one from public stores for use in the campaign, the close of which will close his service in the army, unless fate intevenes.
Dates
- created: 1779 Jul 24
Creator
- From the Collection: Quincy, Mary Perkins, 1866-1921 (Person)
- From the Collection: Rockhill, Edith Howell Perkins, 1870-1946 (Person)
- From the Collection: Deming, Julius, 1755-1838 (Person)
- From the Collection: Deming family (Family)
- From the Collection: Champion family (Family)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 30.00 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository
Contact:
7 South Street
P.O. Box 385
Litchfield CT 06759
860-567-4501
860-567-3565 (Fax)
archivist@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org
7 South Street
P.O. Box 385
Litchfield CT 06759
860-567-4501
860-567-3565 (Fax)
archivist@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org