Levi Allen
Brother (1746–1801) of legendary 'Green Mountain Boys' Ethan and Ira Allen, who remained loyal to Great Britain during the Revolutionary War. ALS, one page both sides, 6.25 x 8, June 5, 1788. Letter to his wife, Nancy Allen, written from Colchester Bay, Vermont, on Lake Champlain, where he and his brothers had organized a timber business. In part: "In Good health & high Spirits wish you the Same, Comp'ts to Brother Jos. & Sisters Betsey, Miss Betsey & My Little Daughter. The Raft of Boards is this day completed. Shall Run Out of the River the first Calm, & Take the Advantage of the first South Wind hope to be at St. Johns in about ten days & hope to see you much better than I left you on all accts. Dear Nancy at times depressed with the Idea of former misfortunes but Spirit & Friends Enough to carry me through with a little of your help." In fine condition, with a couple of seal-related stains.
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Brother (1746–1801) of legendary 'Green Mountain Boys' Ethan and Ira Allen, who remained loyal to Great Britain during the Revolutionary War. ALS, one page both sides, 6.25 x 8, June 5, 1788. Letter to his wife, Nancy Allen, written from Colchester Bay, Vermont, on Lake Champlain, where he and his brothers had organized a timber business. In part: "In Good health & high Spirits wish you the Same, Comp'ts to Brother Jos. & Sisters Betsey, Miss Betsey & My Little Daughter. The Raft of Boards is this day completed. Shall Run Out of the River the first Calm, & Take the Advantage of the first South Wind hope to be at St. Johns in about ten days & hope to see you much better than I left you on all accts. Dear Nancy at times depressed with the Idea of former misfortunes but Spirit & Friends Enough to carry me through with a little of your help." In fine condition, with a couple of seal-related stains.
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