Dear Sarah,
It was as I feared. Yesterday our dear house burned down to the ground. They burned most of our belongings and food along with it. Our neighbors houses were burned down as well. Our whole family had tears in our eyes. So many memories from that house destroyed. If Grandma was still here, she would try to comfort us and tell us that everything is alright. What those men have done is awful. I will have to keep this letter short. We are now fleeing away to... We are actually not sure where we are fleeing to, or what we might find. But we have to keep moving forward. We can't dwell on the past. I am now searching for you. I know that I will find you. I have this certain feeling, I can't explain it, but I am sure that we will be able to find you. I will always love you.
Your brother,
George Davis Lanott
May 14, 1782
Dear Sarah,
The war was terrible. The Thirteen Colonies broke out into a war with Britain. The Patriots were horrid towards anyone who supported Britain. Even people who didn't want to take part in the war and stayed neutral would get accused and abused. Many innocent people were killed. Mr.Langley died also. Ma and Pa are safe though. The British lost the war, and people are flooding out of the Thirteen Colonies. Lots of them are Loyalists that were harassed by their neighbors, forced to leave or were forced to fight in the war. Even First Nations people migrated because they allied with Brittian in exchange for land. I'm afraid that our family might have to leave too.
Your brother,
George Davis Lanott
The war was terrible. The Thirteen Colonies broke out into a war with Britain. The Patriots were horrid towards anyone who supported Britain. Even people who didn't want to take part in the war and stayed neutral would get accused and abused. Many innocent people were killed. Mr.Langley died also. Ma and Pa are safe though. The British lost the war, and people are flooding out of the Thirteen Colonies. Lots of them are Loyalists that were harassed by their neighbors, forced to leave or were forced to fight in the war. Even First Nations people migrated because they allied with Brittian in exchange for land. I'm afraid that our family might have to leave too.
Your brother,
George Davis Lanott
March 20, 1775
Dear Sarah,
Ever since the Act of Quebec was put in place, there are lots of problems around here. When Quebec got the Ohio Valley, the people in the Thirteen Colonies grew angry, because they had wanted that land for decades. And it gets even worse. To try to keep the Thirteen Colonies under control after they declared independence, Britain passed many laws that affected the colonies. A few years ago, there was a "Stamp Act" that started a tax on every piece of printed paper. This caused an outrage, and many colonists organized a boycott of British goods. Later, there was a tax on tea, and lots of colonists boarded British ships, and dumped crates of tea into the harbor! What a waste of tea! If we wasted Ma's tea like that.... Lets just say that our ears wouldn't be there the next moment. Now the Thirteen Colonies might revolt against Brittan. I hear that they are now holding meetings called the Continental Congress. I am worried for you, and hope you are safe, wherever you are.
Best Wishes,
George Davis Lanott
P.S. Soon I will try to come and find you.
P.P.S. I hope that the lack of tea in 1773 did not affect you.
Ever since the Act of Quebec was put in place, there are lots of problems around here. When Quebec got the Ohio Valley, the people in the Thirteen Colonies grew angry, because they had wanted that land for decades. And it gets even worse. To try to keep the Thirteen Colonies under control after they declared independence, Britain passed many laws that affected the colonies. A few years ago, there was a "Stamp Act" that started a tax on every piece of printed paper. This caused an outrage, and many colonists organized a boycott of British goods. Later, there was a tax on tea, and lots of colonists boarded British ships, and dumped crates of tea into the harbor! What a waste of tea! If we wasted Ma's tea like that.... Lets just say that our ears wouldn't be there the next moment. Now the Thirteen Colonies might revolt against Brittan. I hear that they are now holding meetings called the Continental Congress. I am worried for you, and hope you are safe, wherever you are.
Best Wishes,
George Davis Lanott
P.S. Soon I will try to come and find you.
P.P.S. I hope that the lack of tea in 1773 did not affect you.
October 12, 1774
Dear Sarah,
It has been a while since I have written to you. I really hope you are okay. I want you to know that Ma, Pa, and I miss you a lot. A few letters ago, I mentioned the governor Sir Guy Carleton. Carleton was worried about the increasing dissatisfaction and rebellion in the Thirteen Colonies. He believes that he can make allies with the French in Quebec just in case Britain needs to fight the Thirteen Colonies. The Quebec Act that he passed let the French keep their language, law and religion to help keep them happy. Carleton passed a Quebec Act on the 7th and it will also extend the borders of Quebec south, into the Ohio Valley. This might cause some problems in the Thirteen Colonies. I'm scared.
Your brother,
George Davis Lanott
It has been a while since I have written to you. I really hope you are okay. I want you to know that Ma, Pa, and I miss you a lot. A few letters ago, I mentioned the governor Sir Guy Carleton. Carleton was worried about the increasing dissatisfaction and rebellion in the Thirteen Colonies. He believes that he can make allies with the French in Quebec just in case Britain needs to fight the Thirteen Colonies. The Quebec Act that he passed let the French keep their language, law and religion to help keep them happy. Carleton passed a Quebec Act on the 7th and it will also extend the borders of Quebec south, into the Ohio Valley. This might cause some problems in the Thirteen Colonies. I'm scared.
Your brother,
George Davis Lanott
April 24, 1766
Dear Sarah,
It has been tough here. Grandma has gotten sick, and she hasn't been out of bed for a while. The doctor comes to visit once and a while, but there's nothing he can do. Ma and Pa are very concerned, and try to stay with Gran as much as possible. On top of that, due to the Royal Proclamation the Ohio valley is closed to expansion, and with Quebec being inhabited by French people, people in Virginia and North Carolina are becoming very unhappy with the British laws and rules. Also, colonists in Quebec where unhappy, and thought that Governor James Murray preferred the French and was unfair by giving them rights. Governor Murray was sent back to England and now a new governor came. His name is Sir Guy Carleton. I really hope this Carleton guy helps things get sorted out. It is very lonely without you. I wish that you could be here with me.
Your brother,
George Davis Lanott
It has been tough here. Grandma has gotten sick, and she hasn't been out of bed for a while. The doctor comes to visit once and a while, but there's nothing he can do. Ma and Pa are very concerned, and try to stay with Gran as much as possible. On top of that, due to the Royal Proclamation the Ohio valley is closed to expansion, and with Quebec being inhabited by French people, people in Virginia and North Carolina are becoming very unhappy with the British laws and rules. Also, colonists in Quebec where unhappy, and thought that Governor James Murray preferred the French and was unfair by giving them rights. Governor Murray was sent back to England and now a new governor came. His name is Sir Guy Carleton. I really hope this Carleton guy helps things get sorted out. It is very lonely without you. I wish that you could be here with me.
Your brother,
George Davis Lanott
October 14, 1763
Dear Sarah,
It is a busy day in the Thirteen Colonies as ever. Ma and Pa have been working hard around the house. Today Mr.Langley came over to drop off some of his bread he had been making earlier this morning. His family seems to be doing well. Ma and Pa are also doing well. Anyways, recently there has been some conflict between the British and the First Nations, so Britain came out with a "Royal Proclamation" that will make new laws. The new laws will put British laws in all of the colonies. They also included laws to try to make the French happy so they could be allies. Pfft! Like that will ever happen! I hope the best for you and safe travels.
Your brother,
George Davis Lanott
It is a busy day in the Thirteen Colonies as ever. Ma and Pa have been working hard around the house. Today Mr.Langley came over to drop off some of his bread he had been making earlier this morning. His family seems to be doing well. Ma and Pa are also doing well. Anyways, recently there has been some conflict between the British and the First Nations, so Britain came out with a "Royal Proclamation" that will make new laws. The new laws will put British laws in all of the colonies. They also included laws to try to make the French happy so they could be allies. Pfft! Like that will ever happen! I hope the best for you and safe travels.
Your brother,
George Davis Lanott
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