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Huntington, Jabez Williams to Wolcott, Frederick, 1813 May 28

Item 5

 Item — Folder: 30
Identifier: Item 5

Scope and Contents

Huntington writes of a a protest in Hartford led by Sergeant Samuel Holcomb against Connecticut’s policy in the War of 1812; reports that the war between the United States and England is not popular and will be vigorously prosecuted; Napoleon is fast retreating in the face of Russian troops; mentions the organization of a volunteer corps to help the American war effort; family news.

Dates

  • created: 1813 May 28

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.60 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository

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