Brigadier General Jedediah Huntington Letter to his Father
Troop Movement
This letter addressed from Peekskill, New York the 26th of September 1777, is apparently written to Brig. General Huntington's father. The letter mentions the position of General Howe and the British army 20 miles from Philadelphia and Washington's forces "keeping pace" with the British in the rear. In the letter, General Huntington mentions that he and General Varnum(James) are instructed to join the main Continental force near Philadelphia. The letter closes, "I am affectionately your Son, Jed Huntington"
Brigadier General Jedediah Huntington
26 September 1777
John F. Reed Collection Valley Forge NHP
Box 1, Folder 47, 08-01
Brigadier General Jedediah Huntington Letter to his Brother
British Occupation of Philadelphia
This letter addressed from Peekskill, New York on 29 September 1777, is addressed to his brother Andrew Huntington. General Huntington discusses the British occupation of Philadelphia and his instructions to join the main Continental force near Philadelphia. Huntington mentions Burgoyne's activities in New York and "prays that New England of this State will have a better account to give Burgoyne" Letter closes, "Your Brother, Jed Huntington"
Brigadier General Jedediah Huntington
29 September 1777
John F. Reed Collection Valley Forge NHP
Box 1 Folder 48, 08-02
Brigadier General Jedediah Huntington to his father.
British Navy
In this letter addressed from "Head Quarters Towamensing(sic), Huntington addresses his father regarding activities on the Delaware River and the problems the British navy encountered from the river obstacles. He writes, "we are now at Worcester 21 miles from Philadelphia & about 13 from the Enemy's lines..".
Letter closes, "I am dear Sir with compliments to all in due your affectionate Son.."
Brigadier General Jedediah Huntington
12 October 1777
John F. Reed Collection Valley Forge NHP
Box 2, Folder 10, 10-06