Chapman Abraham letter, 1778.

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Chapman Abraham letter, 1778.

Letter from Abrams, assuring Frederick Haldimand of his loyalties and his delight in his service.

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Haldimand, Frederick, Sir, 1718-1791

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Frederick Haldimand was a British Army officer in Quebec and Governor-General of Canada. Son of Francois Louis and Marie (de Trytorreus) Haldimand, he was born in Neufchatel, Switzerland, Aug. 11, 1713. A soldier of fortune, he served in various European armies, and in 1756, came to America as lt. col. in the Royal American. He served in the Seven Years' War; was lt. gov. of Three Rivers District, 1762-64; in 1767 was in command of the Southern district of N.A. with headqua...

Abraham, Chapman, -1783

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Pioneer Jewish merchant who moved first from England to Albany, N.Y, and later to Montreal. He was most likely the first Jew in Detroit, Mich., and survived the Pontiac uprising. He was an United Empire Loyalist. Commonly known as Chapman Abraham; also known as Chapman Abrams. From the description of Chapman Abraham papers, ca. 1767-1782. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 463629447 From the description of Chapman Abraham mercantile license, 1769 Apr. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat rec...