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Here are some Revolutionary War POW letters we have sold in the past:
Revolutionary War POW Soldier Letter From Forton Prison
Fantastic autograph letter signed by Revolutionary War POW, dated 4 December 1781. Written by American Nathaniel Goodwin while incarcerated at the infamous Forton Prison in Portsmouth, England. Here, Goodwin notes his capture by an English man-of-war, his detainment on a prisoner ship, the death of another soldier who was a dear friend, and Goodwin’s subsequent confinement at Forton Prison. The letter continues to mention the capture of Cornwallis and the English Parliament’s interest in “…settling with America on any terms…” In part, “Loving Brother…to let you know my misfortune for the 21st of Nov 1780 on our passage from the Westindies …captured by an English man of war…after keeping us about three months onbord then put us onbord a prison ship where we was very closly confined for two months then was sent onboard transports and sent to this unhappy place and was commited to this prison the 27 of last June in a very low condition being not able to help my self in the least. But thank be to God I have recovered my health again in a great measure but being disstetut of money you know what I must suffer in this cold prison where we want for every necessory of Life…” Goodwin survived his prison stay and later became a captain of the Maine Militia. One page letter, front and verso, measures 15″ x 12.75, with significant toning, tearing along folds and wax seal remnants on integral address leaf. Fascinating letter is in good condition. Sold for $1,155.
Original Revolutionary War Prisoner Soldier Letter
Revolutionary War POW autograph letter signed, dated 30 June 1779, written by American Nathaniel Goodwin while being held at Forton Prison in Portsmouth, England. Addressed to William Warren, father of Goodwin’s wife, Sarah. Letter reads in part: “…I am confind in the Black hole at this time for braking prison and trying to get out of this Countery. I broke out February 7 the last and was taken up about 30 miles in the Cuntrey by soldiers. Then June 22 1779 I broke prison again hopin to make my escaped. I got on board of a ship that was bound to Halifax but was discovered by a fellow prisoner tho not a brother…for that reason I am in the Black hole…six ounces of meat and six ounce of bread and one pint of…beer for 24 hours…I am sorrow that I can’t get home. I expect that my family are in want but I hope that god will provide them. I have undergon hardships enough…” One page letter, front and verso, measures 15″ x 12″, with integral address leaf, significant toning and some tearing at folds. Very good. Sold for $683.
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