Letter to brother-in-law, Isaac Winslow, urging him not to come to England
Contributors: Winslow, Isaac, 1709-1777 recipient; Boston Public Library. American Revolutionary War Manuscripts Collection
Published: 1776
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: [manuscript]
Subjects: Sources; Ocean travel; History
Notes: Holograph, signed.

Title provided by cataloger.

Dated: Leicester Square London, May 4, 1776.

Is filled with apprehensions for his Boston friends on learning of the removal of troops from that place. Repeats the news of his arrival in London lest his former letters have gone astray. His sons have been appointed assistant commissioners and are to sail, Jonathan with Brook Watson in the Canadian and Isaac with Captain Brash in the Quebec. Explains the delay of the sailing of the Renown. Names the articles which he is sending by that ship. Sends word to Benjamin Davis and to Minot. Advises the Bromfields to remain in America if at all possible. Has written to the Faneuils.

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