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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01450.304 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1754-1764 |
| Title | Andrew Gerrish to Joseph Gerrish describing his travels through New York City and up the Hudson River with the army |
| Date | 28 June 1756 |
| Author | Gerrish, Andrew (fl. 1756) |
| Recipient | Gerrish, Joseph |
| Document Type | Military document; Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written to his brother Joseph in Kittery, Maine. Describes his travels through New York City and up the Hudson River to Albany. Says there are about 15,000 troops that are determined to take Crown Point. Says morale and health of the army is good. Sends greetings to the rest of his family. Various scribbles on the second page. |
| Subjects | French and Indian War Global History and Civics Military History Health and Medical |
| People | Gerrish, Andrew (fl. 1756) Gerrish, Joseph (fl. 1756) |
| Place written | Albany, New York |
| Theme | French & Indian Wars; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |