Andrew Leitch, Hampton, Va., to Leven Powell, no place, 1776 May 15
Scope and Contents
Not much happening around Williamsburg; 3,000 troops arrived at Cape Fear, N.C., as well as several ships, including the Nautilus, the Collins, and the Fowey; gives news of the 8th Regt., battalions of Southern Minute Men, and General Lee, Brigadier Howe, and D.A.G. Bullet; other troop movement details, including General Howe embarking for Quebec.
Dates
- Creation: 1776 May 15
Creator
- From the Collection: Powell, Leven, 1737-1810 (Person)
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.85 Linear Feet
Language
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository