Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1882-06-01
Two Interesting Letters.

'ANi4Nt p MAY -. 49,
Editor Of the AmericaH II here forward
for publication copies Of two old letters.
The first was written from tins place during
the Revolution. two days after the landing
Of General Lovelis forces. by a soldier
under his command-Daniel Philbrook Of
Georgetown. Maine. aged l. wears. The
writer Of il was the father Of the present
possessor Of the lelter-Mr. Joshua Phil
brook, who was Formerly resident Of this
town, and i nos living in Bath. at the age
q more than 50 years. He j. distant rel
alive Of Hon. L. q. Philbrook The second
letter Is q reply to the first. written from
Georgetown by brother. George Phi!brook,
"ho was once Baptist preacher in Bruins
wick, and afterW ards an eXhorier and infiu-
entail leader among the Friends He also
served IN the revolutionary army, and Mr.
PhlbrOok has letter which be wrote from
Camp at Ilconderoga, September %, l1I6.
There i a slight error in the date Of the
landing given in the first letter not a strange
one for soldier in camp. Il should be
Wednesday the 2sth, instead Of the 9th
Lovelfs, l-awrence's and Calefs Journals all
agreeing upon that &. II. W.
PENoBScoT. July 80, l779.
Ever ilDNOftl lAliitr anu Mother
imbrace this opertunity to inform YOU
that | am Well at Present through the
blessing Of Almighty God. we Landed here
on wensday the - about Day Light the
Enemy Placed themselves up the bank
against where We landed and fred very
Briskly upon some Of the boats tho none at
the boat that We were in, Captain hinckley
vas wounded he had his thigh broke and
some Of his Company was killed, some say
their was six or seven Of his Company killed
and wounded. | heard yesterday that he
was not likely 10 live we have had two men
killed from the fort and two we're wounded,
they were both wounded with one shot one
had his thigh shot of and the other had his
arm, there has not bene anev of our Com
pany killed nor wound as vet, we have ben
intrenehing here and have got Nine or ten
cannon up and Planted in the Brestwork we
have got two more Batereys arected, the
Enemy have got very strong fort here our
Shipping and men have taken two small Bat
ereys from the Enemy and several Cannon.
Our men killed Eight or nine Of the enemy
at landing and keep killing More or less ev-
cry Day, so no more at Present, But Re-
main your Dutyfull son till Death.
DANIEL PHILBRooK.
To Mr.. Joshua Philbrook of Georgetown,
this with care.
GEORGETOWN, August IL, 1879.
Ny Father reed yours of We Both July /;
with graft deal of satisfaction to hear that
/ YOU was well at that date thro. such q dif-
ticulty in taking the Enemies lines. Be of
good Courage, and behave like a brave
solder who has the Immortal honour Of
America at heart. Be watchful and mind
| your duty in evry Respect not only to
know your duty as a solder but learn to do
| it to god and man, not there only but wher-
ever else ye may be called thro. the Corse
| of life.
Pleased TO hear that YOU are and hope you
will stand the Campaign and Return home
to US again Richly loaded with Experience
of the goodness of the Almighty.
got home from Portsmouth We oath Of
July after being confined THAR 10 or 20
days by the Imbargo, and We go on very
well about our work and Considerable done
towards haying and the Grain and fax in a
good way shall be glad to hear from you
evry opportunity Possible and let me know
how your duty is, and your living, and LET
me know wheather you stand in need oil
anything that can be sent from hear, and let
me know the number of men you have lost
since you landed, and the names of them
killed and wounded in Capt. Hinkley's Com
pany, and elsewhere. Nothing remarkable
to write to you at Present. Our famely
sends there love to you.
Except this from your loving Brother
GEORGE PHILBRooK.
remember me to all Friends.
For Daniel Philbrook, Solder in Capt
Actor Patterns Company, Col. Saml Nc
| Cobb's Regu't.