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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01450.011.01 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of 5 letters to Andrew Caldwell pertaining to naval matters, court martials, and privateers |
| Title | Caldwell Noble to Andrew Caldwell discussing the war and exchanging pleasantries |
| Date | 24 June 1775 |
| Author | Caldwell, Noble (fl. 1775) |
| Recipient | Caldwell, Andrew |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Remarks that he hopes Andrew had a pleasant trip to New York with General George Washington. Also hopes that the war between Great Britain and [the colonies comes to an end. Would like to see him in the fall and sends complements to his family. Addressed to Mr. Andrew Caldwell, Philadelphia merchant and Commander in Chief of the armed boats of Philadelphia. Docket states letter is from Captain Noble Caldwell. Possibly written in Cape Henlopen, Delaware; Caldwell indicates his location as "Capenlopen." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War President Merchants and Trade Navy Maritime Military History Privateering |
| People | Caldwell, Noble (fl. 1775) Caldwell, Andrew (1722-1788) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | Cape Henlopen, Delaware |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Children & Family; The Presidency; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |