Letter, Samuel Huntington to Jabez Huntington, 1776 April 12
Scope and Contents
Samuel Huntington, President of the Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of the Independence, writes to Jabez Huntington, regarding preparations being made to prepare for the invasion of the British Navy. Letter mentions William Williams, another signer of the Declaration of Independence and Esek Hopkins, Commander of the Continental Navy. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.
Dates
- Creation: 1776 April 12
Creator
- Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796 (Creator, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library’s Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.
Extent
1 pages ; 16 x 20 cm
Language of Materials
English
Source
- Huntington, Jabez, 1719-1786 (Recipient, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-799-3600
