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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04764.78 |
| From Archive Folder | Burgoyne-Kingston collection: papers concerning Convention Army after Saratoga |
| Title | J. Hunt to an unknown recipient relating personal news |
| Date | 29 June 1776 |
| Author | Hunt, J. (fl. 1776) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Hunt is writing to an unknown recipient. Sends it to "My Dearest Friend." The index prepared for this collection suggests it could be to General John Burgoyne. It could also have been sent to Robert Kingston. It is impossible to tell. Year inferred from the "Sat. Even: June 29th." The only year in the 1770s to have a June 29th on a Saturday is 1776. Says he saw his sister and had hoped to see him. Tells him that his mother became ill and died. Hopes circumstances have permitted him to leave before this arrives. Says he will help out in whatever way he can. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Battle Battle of Saratoga Convention Army Prisoner of War Soldier's Letter Death Children and Family |
| People | Hunt, J. (fl. 1776) |
| Place written | Wells, Somerset, England |
| Theme | Women in American History; 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 |