Letter : to [G. Laughton?], 1777 July 30.

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Letter : to [G. Laughton?], 1777 July 30.

Autograph letter signed. Signed by Colonel Kirkbride. Kirkbride writes Laughton that has ordered his company to march to Chester, [Pennsylvania?], as soon as the number of men reaches 40. He asks that the message be forwarded to Colonel Lacey.

1 item (1 p.) ; 32 cm. folded to 20 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8281624

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Kirkbride, Joseph, fl. 18th cent.

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Lacey, John, 1755-1814

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Revolutionary Army officer. From the description of Papers, 1776-1806 / John Lacey. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 19797024 John Lacey was appointed Brigadier General of Pennsylvania Militia on Jan. 9, 1778. He resigned on May 12, 1778, following the battle of Crooked Billet. He was called back on duty again in 1780 and 1781 but took no part in field operations. From the description of Orderly book of John Lacey's Brigade of Pennsylvania Mili...