Collection:
Wheeler, Amos
Title:
Letter by Amos Wheeler to his mother Lucy Wheeler
Date:
June 13, 1814
Scope & Content:
Letter from Amos Wheeler, New York, June 13, 1814, to his mother, Mrs. Lucy Wheeler, North Stonington, expressing his appreciation of all her maternal love and care, regrets he has caused her pain, now decides to defend his home and country, and if he is killed, trusts he will meet it like a man, requests her to forbear to repine.
One piece, folded. 12 5/8 x 7 3/4".
One piece, folded. 12 5/8 x 7 3/4".
Object ID:
Ms W561
Object Name:
Manuscript
People:
Wheeler, Amos
Wheeler, Lucy
Wheeler, Lucy
Search Terms:
War of 1812