ALS, [ca. 1776 October] : [s.l.], to Edward Rutledge.

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ALS, [ca. 1776 October] : [s.l.], to Edward Rutledge.

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Writes about the state of the army, in particular the poor quality of some officers and dissension between the forces of various states. "But not withstanding every necessity, I have never been discouraged. I am an enthusiast in this cause nor can I ever believe that heaven designs to banish freedom from the globe ..."

2 2/3 p. ; 33 x 20 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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