Jeffery Amherst letter to Major General John Small, 1796 March 16

Item Information

Title:
Jeffery Amherst letter to Major General John Small, 1796 March 16
Description:
A letter from Jeffery Amherst to his friend, Major General John Small, dated March 16, 1796, the day before Small's death. Amherst writes to Small that he has just heard of Small's illness. Amherst expresses his great concern and requests that Small write to reassure Amherst that he has fully recovered as soon as he is able to do so.
Creator:
Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, 1717-1797
Addressee:
Small, John, 1726-1796
Date:
March 16, 1796
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Box 1 Folder 63 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Jeffery Amherst Collection
Subjects:
Amherst, Jeffery Amherst--1717-1797--Correspondence
Extent:
1 item (4 pages)
Link to Item:
http://acdc.amherst.edu/view/asc:76020
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Place of origin:
Saint James's Square (London, England)
Language:
English
Notes:
The letter is not written in Jeffery Amherst's handwriting and may have been transcribed for him due to his advanced age. The letter is signed by Jeffery Amherst.