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John Banister, Frederick Town in Maryland to Mrs. Frances (Bland) Randolph (Tucker), circa 1777 September 26

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 2
Identifier: id223982

Scope and Contents

We arrived here night before last after an agreeable ride through a fine country. We were bounded on the west by the Blue Ridge. It is certainly fertile country. The inhabitants of this well built little town are Dutch, they carry on all kinds of manufacturing. They delight? in good houses. The houses are of brick and a few of beautiful blue stone which the country here abounds. Here I met with Colonel Lloyd of Annapolis who retreated here. Mr. Izard of South Carolina and his Lady are here. We shall overpower Howe's army with multitudes if he delays his grand stroke a few days.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1777 September 26

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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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