William Douglas letters to his wife, 1775-1776

Summary

Creator:

Douglas, William, 1742-1777

Date:

1775-1776

Extent:

1 folder(s) (4 letters)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

William Douglas letters to his wife, ms 1257. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

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.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Harlem Heights, Battle of, N.Y., 1776.
White Plains, Battle of, White Plains, N.Y., 1776.
Canadian Invasion, 1775-1776.

Names:

United States. Continental Army

Places:

United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Naval operations.
New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
Champlain, Lake.

Preferred citation:

William Douglas letters to his wife, ms 1257. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.