ALS, 1777 Apr. 9, Philadelphia, Pa., to Andrew Adams.

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ALS, 1777 Apr. 9, Philadelphia, Pa., to Andrew Adams.

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Wolcott reports some movements of British troops, but will not try to guess their plans; the American army is assembling, but slowly; says he has heard of smallpox in Connecticut but has no news about his people.

3 p. ; 33 cm.

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Wolcott, Oliver, 1726-1797

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Adams, Andrew, 1736-1797

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