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John Page (1743-1808), Williamsburg, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Charles Town, South Carolina, 1777 April 11

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 12
Identifier: id223084

Scope and Contents

Snatches moment at Council Board to write by express who carries letter of G. Washington's to Governor of South Carolina. Just informed 3,000 men embarked at Amboy and New York, ready to sail on 29th, destination unknown, but supposed to be there Chesapeake Bay, Delaware or up Hudson river. Letter from G. Johnson, informs them that French vessel arrived at Boston with powder, arms, ammunition. French 50-gun ship sailed from Nantes for Boston. 2 rich English ships from London carried into Boston. French officers came well recommended by B. Franklin. No time for more.

Dates

  • Creation: 1777 April 11

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Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 124.00 Linear Feet

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