Letter, 1780 May 31, Richmond, Va., to [Filippo Mazzei].

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Letter, 1780 May 31, Richmond, Va., to [Filippo Mazzei].

Assures Mazzei that American sentiment is against a separate peace with Great Britain; notes relations between French and American troops in America; speculates on necessity of Clinton's withdrawing from the Southern Colonies to defend New York: notices arrival of Marquis [de La] Fayette.

2 p. on fold. leaf. 24 cm.

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