Papers of David Griffith, 1770-1778.

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Papers of David Griffith, 1770-1778.

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The papers include the ordination, 19 August 1770, of Griffith as deacon, the ordination, 24 August, 1770, of Griifith as priest; an order 30 September 1778, by Alexander Ross, aide-de-camp to General Cornwallis, that Griffith not be taken prisoner while attending wounded troops; and a letter, 1 October 1778, from Alexander Ross to Griffith, sending lemons for the treatment of Col. Baylor.

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University of Virginia. Library

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