ALS, 1781 September 21 : Capt. Richardsons, to General Nathanael Greene.

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ALS, 1781 September 21 : Capt. Richardsons, to General Nathanael Greene.

Rejoices at Cornwallis's imminent defeat at Yorktown and hopes the united forces will come to liberate Charleston and Savannah "when they have accomplished the Business in which they are at present engaged ..."

3 p. ; 19 x 16 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6823398

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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