Letter, 1777 September 1, Williamsburg [Va.], to Col. [William] Preston.

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Letter, 1777 September 1, Williamsburg [Va.], to Col. [William] Preston.

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Governor Henry's letter concerns the most recent outbreak of fighting and Col. Preston's orders for his militia company to be in readiness. Approves of Col. [Evan] Shelby's plan of defense. Hopes an expedition into Ohio may be possible. Col. [William] Fleming will be directed to cooperate. Col. [James] Southall will deliver powder and mine managers will deliver lead for shot, perhaps from Richmond.

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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library

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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library

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