Letter, 1780 November 4, Williamsburg [Va.], to Joseph North, Philadelphia [Pa.].

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Letter, 1780 November 4, Williamsburg [Va.], to Joseph North, Philadelphia [Pa.].

Discusses progress of the war in Portsmouth [Va.] and Lord Cornwallis' frustrations. Mentions that Gen. [John] Muhlenberg is in Suffolk with fresh militia. Discusses horse trading in Williamsburg and Richmond and acquiring knives from Patrick M'Closkey's widow.

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