Letters to William Barrell [transcriptions], 1772-1776.

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Letters to William Barrell [transcriptions], 1772-1776.

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Handwritten transcriptions of letters written by John Andrews, a lawyer in Boston, Mass., addressed to his brother-in-law, Philadelphia merchant William Barrell, 1772-76. Letters discuss animosities between British soldiers and the colonists, especially the tea tax; the formation of the minutemen; murders; deserters; and military readiness. Patriots mentioned include John Hancock, George Washington, Henry Knox, and Samuel Adams. Also includes a letter about Benjamin Hitchborn's accidental shooting of John's brother, Benjamin Andrews, 11 April 1776. The transcripts were compiled and edited by Winthrop Sargent in 1865. Location of original letters is unknown.

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Andrews, Benjamin Koo

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Barrell, William, -1776

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Sargent, Winthrop, 1825-1870

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Winthrop Sargent was a Philadelphia author and lawyer. From the description of Historical notes, 1846-1850. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122609760 ...

Hitchborn, Benjamin.

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Andrews, John, 1743-1822.

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