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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01450.165.02 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1783 |
| Title | Ebenezer Elmer to Hannah Seeley about wanting to return to a peaceful life and the end of the war |
| Date | 12 May 1783 |
| Author | Elmer, Ebenezer (1752-1843) |
| Recipient | Seeley, Hannah |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Speaks of his desire to return to a peaceful life now that the war is over. "As we have now happily terminated a war which has raged for eight full years with every species of Horror, I contemplate the speedy return to the peaceful paths of domestic life with the greatet pleasure. To change the fatigues difficulties& dangers of a military life for the comfort & conveniences of peace must tast truly sweet to a [] susceptible of true satisfaction. Shall I be so fortunate as to exchange the wild banner of Mars for the mild bands of Hymen I may be blessed indeed." Speaks of his love for her. Mars was the Roman god of war, and Hymen the god of marriage. Written from "Camp Jersey." Address has been lost, but letter is almost certainly to his soon to be wife Hannah Seeley. |
| Subjects | Love Letters Soldier's Letter Revolutionary War Military History Marriage Women's History |
| People | Elmer, Ebenezer (1752-1843) Seeley, Hannah (1757-1832) |
| Place written | New Jersey |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Ebenezer Elmer to Hannah Seeley about army life, battle and serving his country |