Letter, ca. 1792, Ft. Washington [Ohio?], to Charles Scott.

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Letter, ca. 1792, Ft. Washington [Ohio?], to Charles Scott.

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He is unable to account for his messenger's failure to deliver papers to Stewart; finds himself and friends on the high road to independence; intends to defend himself at the next meeting of the legislature; Indians attack on land and river; inquires about Judge Griffin's successor; sends regards to Col. Bannister.

1 item (4 p.), in folder ; 26 cm.

Boston Athenaeum

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