Letters of Francis Gurney, 1777-1824.

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Letters of Francis Gurney, 1777-1824.

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The three items consist of two letters and a printed invitation for Mrs. Gurney to attend a "celebration of the Anniversary of Independence, July 5, 1824." The first letter, dated 1777, August 15, is addressed to Judge George Bryan; in it he talks about his unhappiness with some recent officer promotions in the Army made by Congress. He writes as a member of the Pennsylvania Board of War and mentions George Washington. The second letter, dated 1778, April 11, is addressed to Robert Morris; in it he talks about a problem with delivery and payment for some goods.

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