AL, 1782 March 4 : Philadelphia, to Governor John Mathews.

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AL, 1782 March 4 : Philadelphia, to Governor John Mathews.

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Writes of the lack of intelligence from Carolina, "either respecting the Proceedings of the Legislature, or the Operations of the Army." Sends intelligence of nineteen British transports bound for Charles Town. Mentions the impending exchange of Cornwallis for Henry Laurens.

4 p. ; 33 x 21 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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