John Chester letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 776672
Mss 776672
Dates
- 1776-12-22
Creator
- Chester, John, 1749-1809 (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
In English.
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright on this material has not been evaluated. You are free to use this material in any way that is permitted by copyright that applies to your use.
Extent
.01 linear ft. (1 envelope) : [2] p. ; 32 cm.
General
United States -- History -- Revsolution, 1775-1783.
Processing Information
Letter from John Chester near Trenton, N.J. to Joseph Webb in Wethersfield, Connecticut, describing retreat of American forces across New Jersey (28 Nov.-22 Dec.); mentions efforts to persuade homesick troops to remain with the army.
Gift of Charles F. McGoughran in 1974.
- Webb, Joseph (Recipient)
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository