ALS, 1778, June 19, off New Castle, Del., to Richard Oswald.

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ALS, 1778, June 19, off New Castle, Del., to Richard Oswald.

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Johnstone reports that the commissioners had planned to land in Philadelphia, which was occupied by the British, but found on their arrival at New Castle that the troops had evacuated. Although he is appalled at this, he still has hopes for a settlement and is awaiting a reply to his message to Congress.

1 item (4 p.) ; 24 cm.

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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Rosenbach Museum & Library

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Oswald, Richard, 1880-1963

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Johnstone, George, 1730-1787

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Famous commodore Johnston. From the description of Autograph letter signed, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270488823 Johnstone, a British naval officer, served as governor of West Florida from 1763 to 1767. In 1778 he was one of three commissioners sent to America to try to negotiate an end to the war. From the description of ALS, 1778, June 19, off New Castle, Del., to Richard Oswald. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122466148 ...