LS, 1781 June 13, Headquarters, to Governor Thomas Nelson.

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LS, 1781 June 13, Headquarters, to Governor Thomas Nelson.

Sends intelligence concerning a shipment of tobacco by Cornwallis to Charleston. Nelson commanded the Virginia militia during the Yorktown campaign. Body of letter in hand of James McHenry.

1 p. ; 21 x 16.5 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6821657

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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