ALS, 1779 November 5, Castle Island, to Board of War of the State of Massachusetts Bay.

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ALS, 1779 November 5, Castle Island, to Board of War of the State of Massachusetts Bay.

Requests delivery of clothing newly made for "the Carolina Negroes." Postscript reads: "We are much in want of a Bell, the old one being destroy'd by the British, I wish your Honors could furnish one."

1 p. ; 23 x 37 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6821092

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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