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

Digital Object ID ##6cr40h

 Digital Record
Identifier: Digital Object ID ##6cr40h

Dates

  • Digitized: 1813 May 28

Summary Note

Jabez Huntington writes Frederick Wolcott regarding 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; supports Frederick’s organization of a volunteer corps to help the American war effort; family news.

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