Ethan Allen Hitchcock letter to his brother Samuel, from Fort Jesup, Louisiana : ALS, 1845 June 14.

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Ethan Allen Hitchcock letter to his brother Samuel, from Fort Jesup, Louisiana : ALS, 1845 June 14.

Soldier stationed at Fort Jesup for past year; may be moving to Texas territory to provide protection from Indians and to expel foreign invaders (Mexicans).

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