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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC07700 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1783 |
| Title | William Whipple to Joseph Whipple about the signing of the peace treaties |
| Date | 8 April 1783 |
| Author | Whipple, William (1730-1785) |
| Recipient | Whipple, Joseph |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Informs his brother that "The Treaties of Peace were sign'd," officially ending the American Revolution, and that "The British I suppose are preparing to leave our Territory." Indicates that soldiers will soon be coming home in need of employment. Joseph Whipple was William's only living brother (by blood), although it is possible that the addressee was a brother-in-law. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Military History Continental Army Treaty Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs Labor |
| People | Whipple, William (1730-1785) Whipple, Joseph (1738-1816) |
| Place written | Portsmouth, New Hampshire |
| Theme | Creating a New Government; The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |