Correspondence [manuscript], 1771 April 6-June 24.

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Correspondence [manuscript], 1771 April 6-June 24.

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The collection consists of Nelson's correspondence with an unnamed officer in the British army in New York [Sir Guy Carleton?]. Nelson assures the officer that he will assist in Virginia recruitment efforts. The officer acknowledges his letter and asks Nelson to relay some orders. Nelson replies that the orders have been transmitted to Noah Simpson, a captain in the 31st Regiment of the British Army in North America.

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