Letter : Williamsburg to Governor Johnstone, Maryland, 1779 May 12.

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Letter : Williamsburg to Governor Johnstone, Maryland, 1779 May 12.

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Henry informs Johnson about the loss of Portsmouth to the British. The commanding officers of the fort were retreating toward the Great Bridge pursued by the enemy. He was uncertain if the British meant to establish a permanent fort in Virginia.

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