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George Johnston, College Camp, Williamsburg, Va., to Major Leven Powell, Loudoun County, Virginia. , 1775 October 16

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 75
Identifier: id23028

Scope and Contents

Are under arms because of firing at the James River and Lord Dunmore's "resolution ... of being at the Palace today"; would face Dunmore's 250 effective men with 400 who are "undisciplined, ill-armed but resolute"; feared the actions of the local inhabitants might have hindered them in case of attack; expects 150 barrels of powder brought by ship to Surry; shortage of good guns.

Dates

  • Creation: 1775 October 16

Creator

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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

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