David Griffith, Philadelphia, Pa., to Leven Powell, Loudoun Co., Virginia, 1776 December 8

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13

Identifier: id22715

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David Griffith, Philadelphia, Pa., to Leven Powell, Loudoun Co., Virginia, 1776 December 8

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Troops are ill and reinforcements needed badly or "we shall not have it in time to prevent the destruction of American affairs," since "the Enemy" has been strongly reinforced; more military news, including talk of General Washington and his depleted troops, and his dependence on the "stupidity and baseness of New England politicians," referring to Washington having to wait for reinforcements...

Dates

Creation: 1776 December 8

Creator

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

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