ALS, 1781 May 29 : Georgetown, to Major General Greene, Head Quarters.

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ALS, 1781 May 29 : Georgetown, to Major General Greene, Head Quarters.

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Reports his possession of the redoubt and town. With the enemy gone, the residents are "at leisure to pursue their planting. It cannot be conceived the Joy this event has given our friends."

1 p. ; 32 x 20 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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