Memoir of a stay at the Iron Works, [1781 March].

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Memoir of a stay at the Iron Works, [1781 March].

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Anonymous account, possibly by an officer in the Virginia militia during the Revolutionary War Battle of Guilford (N.C.) Court House, 1781 March 15. After their defeat, the Americans led by General Nathanael Greene, retreated to Speedwell's Iron Works on Troublesome Creek to regroup and care for the wounded. Author is recovering from a leg injury. Mentions Dr. Armstrong, [?] Copeland, General [Robert] Lawson, and General Greene. Appears to be a nineteenth century copy; location of original unknown.

2 p. ; 23 cm.

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

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

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Armstrong, Drew, 1979-....

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Lawson, Robert, 1967-

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Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

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Revolutionary War officer. From the description of Papers, 1778-1786. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19593641 Army officer. From the description of Nathanael Greene papers, 1775-1785. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70979865 Nathanael Greene was a major general in the Continental Army. He was promoted to Quartermaster General in 1778. From the description of Papers, 1778-1780. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat ...

Speedwell's Iron Works.

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