ALS, 1776 December 25 : Bristol, to Captain Thomas Rodney.

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ALS, 1776 December 25 : Bristol, to Captain Thomas Rodney.

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A brief (one sentence) letter arranging the meeting at which the plans to attack Trenton later that evening would be revealed. Written at the scene of one of the great events of the American Revolution.

1/2 p. ; 20 x 16 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6822776

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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