Uriah Forrest letter, 1783.

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Uriah Forrest letter, 1783.

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Forrest, Uriah, 1756-1805

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Uriah Forrest (1756 – July 6, 1805) was an American statesman and military leader from Maryland. He notably served in the Continental Army before serving in the Continental Congress and the United States House of Representatives. Born in St. Mary's County in the Province of Maryland, he received only limited schooling. During the American Revolutionary War, Forrest served in varying roles within the Maryland Line. From January until July 1776 he served as a 1st lieutenant in John Gunby's Inde...