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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01189 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1775 |
| Title | Mercy Warren to Ellen Lothrop regarding her current situation and her attitude towards the American cause |
| Date | 28 October [1775] |
| Author | Warren, Mercy Otis (1728-1814) |
| Recipient | Lothrop, Ellen |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written by Warren, the well known Revolutionary and post-Revolutionary writer, to her friend Lothrop. Says she will leave politics for others to discuss and that she only has warm feelings for the circle of friends in Fairfield (where Lothrop is). Fears she will spend a very lonely winter, but would not want her husband back if would hurt the American cause. Year inferred from contents. Mrs. Warren is confident she will avoid bloodshed in her area and expects Providential intervention "to save the injured distressed Americans." Says the bearer of this letter will relate the news that the people are in good spirits and put their hope in the Continental Congress. Updates her on mutual friends. Says her husband is in the legislature and fears he is working so hard it will affect his health. Small square cut out where the seal used to be. |
| Subjects | Women's History Revolutionary War Marriage Religion Continental Congress Congress Health and Medical Government and Civics |
| People | Warren, Mercy Otis (1728-1814) Lothrop, Ellen (fl. 1773-1775) |
| Place written | Watertown, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Women in American History; Children & Family; Health & Medicine; The American Revolution; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Ellen Lothrop to Mercy Otis Warren exchanging pleasantries |