Letter, 1782 February 9, Williamsburgh, [Va.], to Governor [Benjamin] Harrison.

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Letter, 1782 February 9, Williamsburgh, [Va.], to Governor [Benjamin] Harrison.

Informs him of movements of the Legion de Lausun and of the shipwreck of a frigate.

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