Correspondence, 1778 Nov. 20-Dec. 16, with George Clinton.

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Correspondence, 1778 Nov. 20-Dec. 16, with George Clinton.

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Includes a letter from Lewis to Clinton, enclosing a spy's report to Lord Stirling on the strength of British troops around New York and advising him of Congress's plans if the British sail for South Carolina; and a draft of Clinton's reply, in which he complains of the depreciation of paper money by British forgeries.

3 items (8 l.) ; 24 cm. or smaller.

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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