Letter by Geo. Hatchey, September 22, 1812

Abstract

A letter by Geo. Hatchey, Camp at Williamsport, Pennsylvania, September 22, 1812, to Haynie Hatchey, Lunenburg County, Virginia. The letter is two pages and begins “Dear Brother”. Hatchey was a soldier from a troop of Virginia Cavalry in the War of 1812. He writes that they arrived last evening and will only stay for two days. They have been very hospitably treated in what is called the Dutch settlement along the Susquehanna. Colonel Coles was visited by a gentleman and lady to know if the Colonel would permit them to treat the soldiers. They later served cakes and coffee and it was a great treat to the soldiers, but it was his turn to mount Guard which meant he was unable to attend their home and drink a little wine with them. They expect to reach Niagara in the course of 20 days and will be in active service until Christmas.