Letter describing burning of Falmouth, 1775
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Letter describing the destruction of homes and property in Falmouth (now Portland) during the burning of Falmouth by Capt. Mowat's ship the Canceaux on October 18, 1775. This letter was written by a Loyalist. Joseph Dommett, who is mentioned in the letter, was the Deputy Comptroller of Customs for Falmouth.
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- Title: Letter describing burning of Falmouth, 1775
- Creation Date: 1776-02-16
- Subject Date: 1775
- Town: Portland
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. 422 v.1 p.54
- Object Type: Text
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Maine Historical Society
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LC Subject Headings
American loyalists
Burning of Falmouth (Me.)
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Burning of Falmouth
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British Forces
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Loyalists--Personal narratives
Letters
Portland (Me.)--Burning by British, 1775
Manuscripts
Falmouth (Me.)--Burning by British, 1775
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Destruction and pillage
Falmouth (Me.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
People
Mowat, Henry
Moet, Henry
Watts,
Dommett, Joseph
Knights, George
Coffins,
Simmons,
Other Keywords
Early contact & settlement
Henry Mowatt
Military
Moat
Mowat
Mowett
Personal writing
Portland (Me.)Falmouth (Me.)
Portland (Me.)Portland (Me.)
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