Letter, 1778 March 28, Valley Forge, Pa., to Genl. Smallwood, Wilmington.

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Letter, 1778 March 28, Valley Forge, Pa., to Genl. Smallwood, Wilmington.

Mentions court material of Col. Hall of 4th Maryland Regt.; disposal of hay along the Delaware River; concentration of forces should Gen. Howe unite his; deposition of Maj. John Stewart of the 2d Maryland Regt. requested.

2 p. on 1 leaf. 34 cm.

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