James Smith record book, 1775-1798.

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James Smith record book, 1775-1798.

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A record book begun by James Smith, a doctor possibly in New London county, Connecticut. Over the years the volume was used for multiple purposes and written in different hands. The beginning of the volume was dedicated to notes about various fevers. Later Dr. Smith used a few pages as an account book. The names of the those he settled with appear to have been residents of New London County, Connecticut. One page was used as an inventory of clothing, or shopping list. Items listed include stockings, breeches, and waist coats. There is also a sample of plaid cloth. Two pieces of bark may be found between two of the pages. The second half of the volume contains "A Letter from an American Rebel to John Bull." It is a lengthy piece about the state of the Revolutionary War and the Rebel's ideas regarding the situation.

1 volume.

Connecticut Historical Society

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Smith, James.

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James Smith was a printer's apprentice in Virginia. From the description of James Smith reminiscences, 1840-1843. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 244007371 Epithet: of Add MS 27925 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001199.0x0002d5 Schoolteacher, member of the 9th Michigan Infantry Regiment, U.S. Army, and farmer; of Romeo (Macomb Co.), Mich. From the description ...