The full content of this document is only available to subscribing institutions. More information can be found via www.amdigital.co.uk
If you believe you should have access to this document, click here to Login.
| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC07097 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1700-1753 |
| Title | James Bemis to Ephraim Bemis regarding life as a soldier and an Indian attack on Casco Fort |
| Date | 19 September 1708 |
| Author | Bemis, James (b. 1690) |
| Recipient | Bemis, Ephraim |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes to his parents to relay that he is in good health. Implores them to arrange for his release from his duty as a soldier, fearing that if he does not return home soon he will lose his trade. Also notes an Indian attack on Casco Fort. Written from Casco Fort during Queen Anne's War. |
| Subjects | Fortification American Indian History Merchants and Trade Commerce Soldier's Letter Military History Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs |
| People | Bemis, James (b. 1690) Bemis, Ephraim (1656-1712) |
| Place written | Portland, Maine |
| Theme | Native Americans; Merchants & Commerce; Children & Family; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |