Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
William Bayley of the Continental Army wrote to his mother, Jean Bayley of Falmouth, in December 1777 from New Providence, Pennsylvania. His unit was at Washington's headquarters. He informs her that he does not expect to get home during the winter of 1777-78.
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About This Item
- Title: William Bayley to mother, December 1777
- Creator: William Bayley
- Creation Date: 1777
- Subject Date: 1777
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Locations:
- New Providence, PA
- Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. 64, Box 2/5
- Collection: Andrew Hawes papers
- Object Type: Text
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Bayley, Jean--Correspondence
- Bayley, William--Correspondence
- Letters
- Manuscripts
- Mothers
- Sons
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives
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