ALS, 1776 November 6 : [s.l.], to Joseph Hewes and Samuel Johnston.

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ALS, 1776 November 6 : [s.l.], to Joseph Hewes and Samuel Johnston.

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Written from Congress, Hooper discusses the Constitution of Pennsylvania as well as the fact that troops at Ticonderoga are well supplied with provisions. He says: "We are formidable at Ticonderoga. This moment arrived 12 Waldechers [?] & 8 British prisoners sent hither by General Washington."

2 p. ; 31.5 x 21.5 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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