LS, 1778 April 18 : Head Quarters, Valley Forge, to Col. Theodorek Bland, Light Dragoon, Virginia.

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LS, 1778 April 18 : Head Quarters, Valley Forge, to Col. Theodorek Bland, Light Dragoon, Virginia.

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Relates the necessity "to bring our new raised Horse into the field without training ... Send forward the Recruits as fast as you can mount them, those who have not had the Small pox as well as those who have." Urges his continuing recruitment for the Cavalry, saying "you need not be afraid of procuring too many Horses, Arms and Accoutrements."

2 p. ; 23 x 18 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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