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United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

John Gilchrist Letters

 Collection
Identifier: SC 01085
Scope and Contents

Letters, 1778-1781, of John Gilchrist to 'Peggy' while on board the Galatea and the Loyalist while serving in the Royal Navy. Letters discuss sailing conditions, meeting a French Squadron near Rhode Island, being escorted by the Charon into the Chesapeake Bay, impressions of his ship captains, and other.

Dates: 1778-1781