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Colonel Henry Ludington: A Memoir

The memoir traces Henry Ludington's family background and life, recounting his service in earlier colonial campaigns where he endured severe winter marches and led wounded men, his later colonial commissions, and his resignation amid political tensions. It follows his role in the Revolution as a militia leader, his involvement in intelligence and correspondence, and his civic activities after the war. Illustrated with portraits, maps, commissions, letters, and family relics, the work also surveys subsequent generations and preserves documentary facsimiles and local views.

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The memoir traces Henry Ludington's family background and life, recounting his service in earlier colonial campaigns where he endured severe winter marches and led wounded men, his later colonial commissions, and his resignation amid political tensions. It follows his role in the Revolution as a militia leader, his involvement in intelligence and correspondence, and his civic activities after the war. Illustrated with portraits, maps, commissions, letters, and family relics, the work also surveys subsequent generations and preserves documentary facsimiles and local views.

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Willis Fletcher Johnson

Willis Fletcher Johnson was an American author and historian known for his extensive writings on American history and notable historical figures. His works include the philosophical treatise "My country, 'tis of thee!" which offers a reflective view on the United States' past and present, and the detailed account of the Johnstown Flood, capturing the disaster's impact on the community. Johnson also authored a multi-volume history of Cuba, contributing to the understanding of its historical context. His biographies, such as that of General William Tecumseh Sherman, further illustrate his focus on significant American personalities and events.

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