ALS : Albany, N.Y., to George Clinton, 1778 Feb. 23.

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ALS : Albany, N.Y., to George Clinton, 1778 Feb. 23.

Concerns the impracticality of the planned Canadian invasion and the inadequate provisioning of Fort Schuyler. He has payed part of the army's debts and offers to use his own money and credit to do more.

1 item (4 p.) ; 24 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6749566

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