Contributed by Maine Historical Society

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In 1777, Zebulon Adams wrote to his wife Naby while serving in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Though the letters are partially torn and sections are illegible, Adams mentioned that he had “listed in March” and served under Colonel Bigelow. This information suggests he may have been the Zebulon Adams born in 1744, son of Jacob Adams and Mary Hills, who died in 1778 while serving in Colonel Timothy Bigelow’s 15th Massachusetts Regiment.

In the letters, Adams expressed his love for Naby and their daughter, shared his uncertainty about troop movements between Worcester, Albany, and possibly Ticonderoga, and promised to write again once settled. He mentioned brief engagements with enemy forces, expressed gratitude for his health, and asked Naby to confirm the date of his enlistment.

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About This Item

• Title: Zebulon Adams letter to Naby Adams, 1777
• Creator: Zebulon Adams
• Creation Date: circa 1777
• Subject Date: circa 1777
• Locations:
  • Worcester, Worcester County, MA
  • Portland, Cumberland County, ME
• Media: Ink on paper
• Local Code: Coll. S-5485
• Object Type: Text

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Standardized Subject Headings

• United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns & battles--Massachusetts
• United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Correspondence
• United States. Continental Army

People

• Adams, Naby
• Adams, Zebulon
• Gould, John
• Gould, Samuel
• Gould, Thomas
• Pennel, Joseph

Other Keywords

• Fort Ticonderoga
• Neighbors
• Prisoners
• Soldiers

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Maine Historical Society
485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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