Peter Colt letters to Mrs. Colt(1782)

• MS 1958.3
• Microfilm: M-1561
• 2 items

Colt’s letter of 1782 March 14 to his wife in Wethersfield, Connecticut, describes his arrival in Williamsburg and the general appearance of the town. His journey was trying. Has found a room at Mrs. Hubbard’s, whose husband [a Loyalist] is in New York. Does not know when he will be home. Luxury items are hard to come by, and gambling is rampant. Sends his love and some advice concerning his business.

Peter Colt’s letter of 1782 May 24 states that he has received Mrs. Colt’s letter of April 24. Has sent her several letters on matters of business. Wishes for her to send him items of clothing if Col. [Jeremiah] Wadsworth is sending a wagon to the Army. Has heard of the Jays’ arriv al from Maj. Benjamin Talmadge. Tells of Samuel Allyn’s death in Hampton [Virginia]. Will write to her brother at Charleston. Expects next to go to New York.

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