Letter to Israel Williams

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William Williams, of Dalton, Massachusetts, feels his father may have heard from men who allied themselves with Daniel Shays that he supported them. He states that he has been opposed to resisters and their measures. Daniel Shays led a tax rebellion of about 2,000 farmers in Western Massachusetts from 1786 to January 25, 1787. This letter is dated January 15, ten days before the Springfield arsenal was successfully defended by General Lincoln and 1,200 local militiamen.

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Item typeLetter
AuthorWilliams, William
Date1787-01-15
PlaceDalton, Massachusetts
TopicMilitary, Wars, Battles
EraThe New Nation, 1784–1815
EventShays’ Rebellion. 1786–1787
MaterialPaper
Process/FormatHandwriting
Dimension detailsProcess Material: manuscript, paper, ink Height: 7.25 in Width: 6.00 in
Catalog #L04.026
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Williams, William. Letter to Israel Williams. January 15, 1787. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/l04-026/. Accessed on October 10, 2024.

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