Jonathan French journal, 1757.

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Jonathan French journal, 1757.

The Jonathan French journal consists of entries from April 14-October 20, 1757, kept by Jonathan French, a private in the Massachusetts militia during the French and Indian War. French recorded his experiences during his corps' expedition from Boston to Fort Edward, New York, and his duties while stationed at the fort.

31 p. (1 v.) and 1 document.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8152790

William L. Clements Library

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