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William Douglas letters to his wife
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: William Douglas letters to his wife | |
| Creator: Douglas, William, 1742-1777 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1775-1776 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) (4 letters) | |
| Collection Number: ms1257 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Scope and Content
The collection consists of four letters written by William Douglas to his wife: dated "on the Lake off of St. John's," October 6, 1775; dated "New York," September 2, 1776; dated at "Harlam Lines," September 20, 1776; dated "on the Heights four miles north of White Plains," November 1, 1776. Letters regard the locations of Douglas's brigade, prisoners, wounded soldiers, and what he thinks will happen.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
William Douglas letters to his wife, ms 1257. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2017.