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University of Michigan William L. Clements Library

D. Bell letters, 1777

4 items

This collection is made up of 4 letters that D. Bell, Jr., wrote to his parents in England while traveling in Canada during the summer of 1777. Bell discussed his uncomfortable transatlantic voyage, his leisure activities in North America, his relationship with a woman back home, and other subjects. His letters contain brief references to the colonial "Rebels" and to General John Burgoyne.

This collection is made up of 4 letters that D. Bell, Jr., wrote to his parents in England while traveling in Canada during the summer of 1777. Bell discussed his uncomfortable transatlantic voyage, his leisure activities in North America, his relationship with a woman back home, and other subjects. His letters contain brief references to the colonial "Rebels" and to General John Burgoyne. See the Detailed Box and Folder Listing for more information about each item.

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1777 June 10 . D[aniel] Bell, Jr. ALS to Mr. [Daniel] Bell; [Saint Lawrence River] and "Isle of Bic."

5 pages

Box 53, Small Collections, Folder 28
Has arrived at the Saint Lawrence River, bound for the Isle of Bic, after a lengthy and disagreeable transatlantic voyage. Description of bad weather and rough passage, including difficulty eating meals and injuries sustained when Bell fell onto a gun and into a group of bayonets. Encounters with friendly ships initially thought to be enemy vessels, one of which fired its guns to celebrate the King's birthday. Admiration for ill sailors who helped secure the ship when expecting engagements with the enemy. Arrival at Isle of Bic after 7 weeks, 6 days' travel from Portsmouth, [England]. Admiration for local man who ate only game that he himself had killed.
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