Letter copy book, 1810-1813.

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Letter copy book, 1810-1813.

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Letters written at Watertown and Champion, N.Y. by W. Thompson. Letters mainly concern religious reflections. In a letter dated 19 Dec. 1813, Thompson writes "...We have on this lake a small navy consisting of about ten sail, the largest is a brig mounting 14 guns. Our navy have not ventured from the harbor since the declaration of war until about 6 weeks ago and have done nothing except the taking of two small merchant vessels of small value. ...The inclemency of the season will probably cut off all further operations this winter on our northern frontiers and our campaign must be broken up without having affected anything but to brand the American arms with infamy and disgrace." In the 26 Feb. 1813, Thompson describes Benjamin Forsyth as "...a man killing idiot would perhaps be an unwarrantable aspertion against his character but his conduct has been such as every honest man must condemn,..."

1 volume (55 pp.).

American Periodical Series I

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Forsyth, Benjamin

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