Journal extracts, 1781.

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Journal extracts, 1781.

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Minutes of occurrences respecting the siege and capture of Yorktown, Va. during the American Revolution, extracted from the journal of Col. Jonathan Trumbull, secretary to George Washington. Entries dating from 12 Aug. - 5 Nov. 1781 note the journey from Conn. through New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, to Virginia; the rendezvous with the French troops; work with Washington; and preparations and action at Yorktown.

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Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809

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