(WAR OF 1812) Updike Daniel E A man in debtors prison grieve

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(WAR OF 1812.) Updike, Daniel E. A man in debtor's prison grieves the burning of Washington. Autograph Letter Signed to sailing master Henry Verner, 3 pages and address panel, 13 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches, on one sheet; no condition issues. Little Rest Hill [Kingston], RI, 12 September 1814

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Daniel E. Updike, member of a prominent family from Wickford, RI, writes from prison: "The misfortunes which has happened to my country on the destruction at the city of Washington, the capture of Castine, the loss of the ship Adams &c grieves me to the heart, but we must not submit to adversities. I hope these things will wake up every true American. . . . What will be the fate of Wickford God only knows; my fears are great for my property as well as others in that place."