Leven Powell, Camp at White Marsh Church, "11 miles above Philadelphia," Pa., to Sarah Powell, Loudoun County, Virginia, 1777 November 7
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Gives a detailed account of the British attack upon the American fort at the Cheveux de Friese, at Fort Mifflin, Pa., at which the enemy was repulsed at three different times, the end result being their retreating from Philadelphia; talk of General Gates' army being at a disadvantage, though the Americans could do with 10,000 more men; General Clinton..
Dates
- Creation: 1777 November 7
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