LS, in hand of James McHenry, 1781 June 28 : Mr. Tyre's Plantation 20 miles from Williamsburg, to Governor Thomas Nelson of Virginia.

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LS, in hand of James McHenry, 1781 June 28 : Mr. Tyre's Plantation 20 miles from Williamsburg, to Governor Thomas Nelson of Virginia.

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Lafayette writes of military operations taking place in Virginia: "Major MacPherson having taken up fifty light infantry, behind fifty dragoons overtook Simcoe and regardless of numbers, made an immediate charge. He was supported by the rifle-men who behaved most gallantly and did great execution. The alarm guns were fired at Williamsburg (only six miles distant from the field)." After giving report of the casualties on both sides, he continues. "They (the enemy) acknowledge the action was smart, and Lord Cornwallis was heard to express himself vehemently upon the disproportion between his and our killed, which must be attributed to the greater skill of our rifle-men."

1 1/2 p. ; 25.5 x 19 cm. With col. engraving of Lafayette, 27.5 x 20.6 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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