ALS, 1776 August 11, Eagle off Staten Island [to] Lord George Germain.

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ALS, 1776 August 11, Eagle off Staten Island [to] Lord George Germain.

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Reads in part: It is with much regret that I find myself unable to make any essential addition to my public letter, on the subject of my endeavors to open an intercourse with the moderate Party amongst the Colonists, in the spirit of the King's Instructions.

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Sackville was at the time of this letter the Secretary of State for the Colonies for Great Britain. He served in this capacity from 1775-1782. He was a member of the Parliament of Ireland (1733-1761) and of Great Britain (1761-1782). From the description of [Letter] 1779 Oct. 8, Whitehall [to] Gov. Dalling / Geo. Germain. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 352925060 British secretary of state for the colonies. From the description of Papers, 1779. (Duke Univer...

Howe, Richard Howe, Earl, 1726-1799

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