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George Johnston, Williamsburg, Va., to Leven Powell, no place , 1776 June 21

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 75
Identifier: id23032

Scope and Contents

Brig of Highlanders taken by Capt. Barron and marching from Jamestown to Williamsburg; reports troop movements; discusses proposed form of government for Va., and election of members of Congress; Capt. Jones of Dinwiddie County just cashiered for cowardice.

Dates

  • Creation: 1776 June 21

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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