ALS, 1779 September 20 : Fredericksburg, to Col. Walter Stewart, Pennsylvania line Head Quarters.

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ALS, 1779 September 20 : Fredericksburg, to Col. Walter Stewart, Pennsylvania line Head Quarters.

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Sends and requests news of mutual friends in various camps. Fondly recalls one friend who "would tip you the Song of the Eale in the Mud, provided he had a little of the Creature at the same time ..."

2 1/4 p. ; 23 x 19 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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