Papers of Joseph Spencer, 1775-1778.

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Papers of Joseph Spencer, 1775-1778.

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Orderly book containing correspondence and general orders of Gen. Spencer and brigade orders of Gen. Joseph Palmer (1716-1788) issued from camp at Tiverton, R.I. (1777 October 2-27). Includes references to Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga, letters of John Nixon and Jeremiah Powell, and a return (1775 August 17) of Col. Theophilus Cotton's regiment.

1 volume (54 pages).1 microfilm reel.

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