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Revolutionary War POW ALS 1779

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Revolutionary War POW ALS 1779
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Revolutionary War POW autograph letter signed, dated 30 June 1779, written by American Nathaniel Goodwin while being held at Forton Prison in Portsmouth, England. Addressed to William Warren, father of Goodwin's wife, Sarah. Letter reads in part: ''…I am confind in the Black hole at this time for braking prison and trying to get out of this Countery. I broke out February 7 the last and was taken up about 30 miles in the Cuntrey by soldiers. Then June 22 1779 I broke prison again hopin to make my escaped. I got on board of a ship that was bound to Halifax but was discovered by a fellow prisoner tho not a brother…for that reason I am in the Black hole…six ounces of meat and six ounce of bread and one pint of…beer for 24 hours…I am sorrow that I can't get home. I expect that my family are in want but I hope that god will provide them. I have undergon hardships enough…'' One page letter, front and verso, measures 15'' x 12'', with integral address leaf, significant toning and some tearing at folds. Very good.