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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00496.075.05 |
| From Archive Folder | Items concerning the Revolutionary War in New York |
| Title | Giles Mumford to his father Thomas Mumford discussing the wellbeing of his mother and friends, the victory in the Northern Department, sends a copy of the Convention Articles (not included), discusses General Howe losing 1500 men at Germantown, finances and loaning out money to officers and requests his father sends him some items. |
| Date | 27 October - 2 November 1777 |
| Author | Mumford, Giles (1759-1795) |
| Recipient | Mumford, Thomas |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Written by Giles Mumford an American soldier in New York to his father, the Groton, Connecticut merchant Thomas Mumford. Says he has not received a line from his father since 9 October 1777. Pleased his mother and all his friends are feeling better. Expresses joy over the victory of Gates in the Northern Department. Says he is sending a copy of the Convention Articles to him (not included). Says "I think Great Brittain never met with such a Stroke, before, she must inevitably feel it." Hopes General Washington will do the same to General Howe. Says he heard Howe lost 1500 men at Germantown. Says he received 150 dollars from Ensign Barber and that he has loaned it out to various officers since they have not drawn pay in three months. Says Colonel Webb is going to give him money and he will settle his account with him then. Wants his father to send "Spanish White" to have his clothes cleaned. Also wants another blanket. Writes on the 28th that he will move on to New Windsor when the weather permits. Says to direct his letters to Fishkill, New York. Writes on 2 November that he has arrived in Fishkill and that he expects to move to White Plains soon, where General Parsons is. Thinks an expedition against New York is being undertaken. Mentions some details of the actions. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Military History Continental Army Global History and Civics Battle Battle of Saratoga Convention Army Surrender Finance Soldier's Pay Soldier's Letter Military Uniforms Merchants and Trade |
| People | Mumford, Giles (1759-1795) Mumford, Thomas (1728-1799) |
| Place written | Fishkill, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Children & Family; 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 |
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