ALS, 1778 May 9 : Camp Valley Forge, to Lt. Col. Varick, Poughkeepsie.

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ALS, 1778 May 9 : Camp Valley Forge, to Lt. Col. Varick, Poughkeepsie.

Writes of "our Rejoicings in Camp on the 6th ..." with news of the French Alliance. "The Afternoon was selebrated (sic) by all the Officers of the Army in the most rational and jocund amusem(en)ts at Head Quarters, and the Day concluded with universal Happiness ..."

2 1/2 p. ; 33 x 21 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6822024

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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