ALS, 1780 March 23 : Charlestown, to Maj. Gen. Lincoln, Commander in Chief of the Confederal Forces, in the Southern Department.

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ALS, 1780 March 23 : Charlestown, to Maj. Gen. Lincoln, Commander in Chief of the Confederal Forces, in the Southern Department.

Describes his fruitless supplication to the governor in Havana for military assistance against the British siege of Charleston. Details sailing of Spanish fleet for Mobile to join General Galvez and his march against Pensacola.

4 p. ; 33 x 21 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6823538

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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