LS, 1778 November 11 : Philadelphia, In Committee of Congress, Circular, to the Governor of North Carolina, [Richard Caswell].

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LS, 1778 November 11 : Philadelphia, In Committee of Congress, Circular, to the Governor of North Carolina, [Richard Caswell].

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"The great & increasing Difficulties in the Quarter Master & Comissary Generals Departments, have induced Congress" to acquire a knowledge of the resources of the states, particularly "Flour, Wheat, Rye, Barley, Oats, Corn & Rice, Beef, Pork, working Oxen & Horses, Cyder & Vinegar."

2 p. ; 30 x 18.5 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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