George Doherty letter to Jethro Sumner, 1780.

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George Doherty letter to Jethro Sumner, 1780.

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Autograph letter, signed, from George Doherty to General Jethro Sumner, explaining his delay in joining Sumner and his troops and his intent to catch up as soon as possible: "I am determined to be as expeditious as I can & push to be at Hilsborough before you, if in my power, or follow you wherever you go..." Dated June 17, 1780.

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United States. Continental Army. North Carolina Brigade.

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Doherty, George, 18th century.

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George Doherty was a captain in General Jethro Sumner's North Carolina Brigade. From the description of George Doherty letter to Jethro Sumner, 1780. (New-York Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 708221432 ...

Sumner, Jethro, 1733?-1785

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U.S. Continental army officer. From the description of Letter and note of Jethro Sumner, 1780-1784. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71064689 Brigadier General of the Continental Army. From the description of ALS, 1780 January 28 : Halifax Town, to Governor Richard Caswell. (Copley Press, J S Copley Library). WorldCat record id: 13911082 Jethro Sumner (1733?-1785) was a brigadier general in the Contintental Army. Sumner served in the Virginia militia, 1755...