Journal of the operations of the Queen's Rangers : autograph manuscript draft, before 1787.

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Journal of the operations of the Queen's Rangers : autograph manuscript draft, before 1787.

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A draft of the beginning of Simcoe's Journal, with pencil notes and remarks in a different hand. On p. 1, the autograph note: "Do, Hole, mark with a pencil opposite my Remarks; this is but a rough sketch." Also included are the following manuscript maps by Adam Allen (1757-1823) "Skirmish at Richmond. 5th January 1781" and George Spencer (1758-1834): "Singular position occupied by Lieutenant Colonel Simcoe with the Queen's Rangers and Legion at North Castle June 24th 1779" "The Landing at Burrell's April 17 1781;" "Sketch of the Action at Osburns. April 27th 1781," "Point of Fork 4th June 1781"; and"

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