[Letter to E. Ryerson] " Toronto, February 15, 1875." " Ancaster, July 23rd, 1861.
"Rev. and Dear Sir, — " I have long wished some person would give the world a true history of that much-traduced and suffering people, the U. E. Loyalists; and I assure you that when your circular came I was greatly rejoiced to learn that they would at least get justice from such an able source as yourself; and if the plain narrative of the sufferings of my forefathers will assist you in the least in your arduous and praiseworthy undertaking, I will be exceedingly gratified."
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"My great-grandfather emigrated from Germany in the reign of Queen Anne. He settled near the Mohawk river, at a creek that still bears his name *(Bowman's Creek). My grandfather, Jacob Bowman, joined the British army in the French war; at the conclusion of peace he was awarded 1,500 provements until the revolutionary war broke out." [Source]
*"Canajoharie Creek rises in the NE corner of Otsego County and runs N easterly across the Township of Canajoharie to the Mohawk River. It is a fine stream for mills has several falls, one of which has given its name to the Creek and Township. Its length is about 17 miles. It is sometimes, though improperly, called Bowman's Creek and has a small branch from Schoharie County, called Plattekill, or Flat Creek." [Source]
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