Richard Lippincott papers, 1782.

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Richard Lippincott papers, 1782.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/71066685

Contemporary copies of statements, testimony, arguments, correspondence, instructions, and other documents in the court-martial of Richard Lippincott of the Associated Loyalists, tried for hanging Joshua Huddy, a prisoner of war, near Sandy Hook, N.J., in April 1782. Includes related correspondence of Sir Henry Clinton, William Franklin, and George Washington.

1 volume (229 pages).1 microfilm reel.

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Clinton, Henry, Sir, 1738?-1795

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Huddy, Joshua, -1782

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Lippincott, Richard, 1745-1826

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Loyalist. From the description of Richard Lippincott papers, 1782. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71066685 ...

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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Franklin, William, 1731-1813

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