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James Gilchrist from on board his Majesty's armed sloop, Fincastle, Norfolk Harbor to St. George Tucker, 1776 April 21

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 8
Identifier: id222845

Scope and Contents

Just returned from Cape Fear, in North Carolina. Received his letters by McAlister's brig. Whole continent in same ruinous unsettled condition. Norfolk ruined. All they can call their own is spot at Colonel Tucker's mills, enclosed with breast-work, ditch and abattis, garrisoned by party of the 14th Regiment of about 250. General Lee is at Suffolk. Mentions Otter. Persons living on board ships in harbor.

Dates

  • Creation: 1776 April 21

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Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 124.00 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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