Letters to Mrs. Peter Colt 1782

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528

Summary

Creator:
Colt, Peter
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Received her letter of April 24. Has sent her several letters on matters of business. Wishes for her to send him items of clothing if Col. {Jeremiah} Wadsworth is sending a wagon to the Army. Has heard of the Jays' arriv al from Maj. Benjamin Talmadge. Tells of Sam uel Allyn's death in Hampton {Va.} Will writ e to her brother at Charleston. Expects next to go to New York.

Biographical / historical:

None available.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 1958.
Arrangement:

Letters are arranged chronologically.

Physical location:
On site.
Physical description:
2 items.