ALS, 1779 Dec. 27, Philadelphia, Pa., to Benjamin Lincoln.

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ALS, 1779 Dec. 27, Philadelphia, Pa., to Benjamin Lincoln.

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Gerry sends Lincoln, commander of the American army in the South, advance intelligence of the sailing of the British fleet to attack Charleston, S.C.

3 p. ; 19 cm.

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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Rosenbach Museum & Library

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