Leven Powell, Williamsburgh (sic), Va., to Sarah Powell, Loudoun County, Va., 1775 December 31

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Identifier: id22707

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Leven Powell, Williamsburgh (sic), Va., to Sarah Powell, Loudoun County, Va., 1775 December 31

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Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Describes arrivals of battalions, half to Hampton and half to guard Williamsburg, though he feels there is "hardly anything worth our notice" in protecting Williamsburg; mention of Gov. Dunmore's troops and of talk of his being drunk and "mad" since his defeat at Great Bridge; discussion of his appointment to the Convention being doubtful; describes the firing of "cannons about Norfolk."

Dates

Creation: 1775 December 31

Creator

From the Collection: Powell, Leven, 1737-1810 (Person)

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