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Letter from the postmaster of Plattsburgh, J. Lynde, describing action on the lake and prospects on land.

State of Connecticut, Litchfield. To Thomas Macdonough, Middletown, Connecticut. Concerns a resolution of General Assembly about his capture of British fleet at Lake Champlain.

Washington. To Thomas Macdonough, Plattsburgh. Refers to a communication about the battle of Lake Champlain published in the National Intelligencer.

Lansingburgh, New York. To Thomas Macdonough. Concerns a gift the citizens of village wish to present for the victory won on Lake Champlain.

Newport. To Thomas Macdonough. Concerns the victory of Lake Champlain.

Essex Liberties. To Charles D. Cooper, Albany, New York. Refers to the taking and burning of the sloops on Lake Champlain.

Saco, Maine. To Jonas Simonds, Reading Pennsylvania. Concerns military events in Maine, the taking of Castine and the destruction of the Adams, capture of a British raiding party, determination of people to support the war and oppose strongly British…

Letter expressing the gratitude of the citizens of Burlington for the victory on Lake Champlain.

Salem. To Thomas Macdonough, Plattsburgh. A letter of appreciation for victory over the enemy on Lake Champlain.

New York. To Thomas Macdonough. Concerns his pay as a sailor with particular mention to the battle on Lake Champlain.

United States Ship Saratoga, Plattsburgh Bay. To General Tobias E. Stansbury, Baltimore. Concerns the death of his son John in the battle with the British.