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1. 16971 - Log, Ship's

   1811 - 1813 log of the Ship Alexander Hodgdon from Boston to Lisbon leaving on 7 November 1811 returning 28 February 1812. On 24 Nov 1811, it written: "Mans life a vapour and Full of waves, He cuts a caper and down he goes."

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2. 16998 - Log, Ship's

   1812 - 1813 log of the the Ship "Alexander Hodgdon". This section of the log begins 10 October 1812 from Beverly to Alexandria, Virginia and continuing to Lisbon and then returning to Alexandria in February 1813.

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3. 948.001.130 - Letter

   Letter to Hannah Rantoul from John G. Smith (C. C. 35th Mass Reg. Vol) at Prince St. Hospital in Alexandria, VA thanking her for her kindness. In the last 4 weeks his regiment has marched from Arlington Heights, Virginia through Maryland. They were thrown into action at South Mountain then Antietam, Maryland where he was wounded.

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4. 948.001.131 - Envelope

   Envelope to Hannah Rantoul from John G. Smith in Alexandria, VA

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5. FIC014.349 - Letter

   A letter from George W. Prince of the Beverly Light Infantry to his father. Describes how he is feeling and his current circumstances. Mentions a New York Regiment that signed up for 3 years or until the war ends. Salem Light Infantry arrived this morning from New York with sappers and miners. Ben Herrick is the sargeant. Describes drilling. He can see Alexandria across the Potomac. There is a plan to hoist the United States flag from the custom...

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