Letter, 1777 February 9, Providence, [R.I.], to Joseph Olney, Esqr., Commander of the Brigt Cabot.

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Letter, 1777 February 9, Providence, [R.I.], to Joseph Olney, Esqr., Commander of the Brigt Cabot.

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Handwritten letter in which Hopkins, Commander in Chief of Continental Navy, orders Joseph Olney to engage in privateering cruises against British store ships.

1 ALS ; 31 cm.

New England Historic Genealogical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7903805

New England Historic Genealogical Society

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