Handwritten copy of a letter from Joseph Bartlett to Richard Bartlett, 1710 August 14

Collection Name:

Josiah Bartlett Family Papers

Title:

Handwritten copy of a letter from Joseph Bartlett to Richard Bartlett, 1710 August 14

Creator:

Bartlett, Joseph, 1686-1754
Bartlett, Ezra

Creator Role:

Author

Accession / Call Number:

1940.003

Object ID:

1940.003.043.007

Date:

1710/08/14

Type of Material:

textual record

Physical Description:

1 letter

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Handwritten copy by Ezra Bartlett in 1859 of a letter from Joseph Bartlett in Canada to his father Richard Bartlett in Newbury, MA, dated August 14, 1710. In the letter, Joseph provides an update on his current captive status, noting he does not believe he will be returned to the Native Americans and that he is currently with a French officer who treats him kindly. On the last page is a brief description of the attack that lead to Joseph's capture and his relation to Ezra.

Subjects:

Correspondence , Indian captivities , Indians of North America , Captivity narratives

Locations:

Canada
Newbury, MA

People:

Bartlett, Joseph, 1686-1754 , Bartlett, Richard, 1649-1724 , Bartlett, Ezra

Terms of Use:

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Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. John Watt.
Digitization supported by an anonymous donor.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item

Box Number:

2