War Of 1812 Antique Letter To James Parker Politician And Doctor Gardiner Maine for Sale

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War Of 1812 Antique Letter To James Parker Politician And Doctor Gardiner Maine For Sale

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War Of 1812 Antique Letter To James Parker Politician And Doctor Gardiner Maine:
$75.00

1813 Letter To Dr. James Parker From His Nephew, Deaths & Unrest During War of 1812
The letter, dated Jan. 1st 1813, is from James Parker of Williston, Vermont, to his uncle Dr. James Parker of Gardiner, Maine (a district of Massachusetts at the time). Dr. James Parker was a medical doctor and politician, previously a Massachusetts State Senator and later a member of congress serving Massachusetts' 18th & 19th districts, and was a presidential elector for John Quincy Adams in 1824.
The letter discusses family and medical issues (including a toe turning black, then returning to normal), but most interestingly brings up reports of the number of deaths of "soldiers at Burlington", Vermont. The author claims that the consensus is the number "exceeds three hundred", and that "disorder is now spreading amongst the inhabitants" (of Burlington). The letter has some tears along the fold creases, mostly towards the outer edges. See photographs for details.
Measures 9" x 6 3/8"Feel free to send me any questions or request additional photos. To combine shipping for multiple items, please request invoice before sending payment.