WHIPPLE WILLIAM Autograph Letter Signed Wm Whipple to his br

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SIGNER FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE WHIPPLE, WILLIAM. Autograph Letter Signed, "Wm. Whipple," to his brother [Colonel Joseph Whipple], passing on news of the British surrender. 2 pages, 8vo, on the recto and verso of a single sheet; short closed separations at two horizontal folds, minor edge wear, small rust stain not affecting text, docketed in left margin of first page. Portsmouth, NH, 7 November 1781

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William Whipple was a Signer from New Hampshire; Joseph was his brother and business partner, still away on military service. Here William passes on the great news: 'I really wish you here to assist in our rejoicings. The news of Cornwallis's surrender will undoubtedly reach you before this comes to hand.' He also speculates on a possible British-French naval battle, the strong hopes for capturing Charleston and Savannah before winter, and the unhappy prospects for the British Empire overall: "On the whole, the British Parliament must have a very gloomy session this winter, for besides their losses in America, their East India affairs are in a most wreched situation."