Letter to Israel Keith, 1777 November 7.

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Letter to Israel Keith, 1777 November 7.

Letter to Colonel Israel Keith instructing him to "detain the guard" and to keep order and to gather wood for Colonel Chase. Mentions General Burgoyne joining him. He stresses that no one is to leave the camp and that this order is to be enforced by the sentries. Written at Boston, Mass.

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Keith, Israel, 1750-1819

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Revolutionary War soldier. From the description of Discharge Letter, 1778 May 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122582853 From the description of Letter, 1776 November 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122487941 From the description of Letter, 1776 November 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122611311 From the description of Letter, 1776 December 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145407142 From the description of Letter, 1777 January 4. (Unknown)....

Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792

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United States. Continental Army

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Heath, William, 1737-1814

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