BIB_ID
131505
Accession number
MA 558.111
Creator
Scott, Charles, approximately 1739-1813.
Display Date
1780 Mar. 6.
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Purchased by Pierpont Morgan, before 1905.
Description
1 item (1 p.) ; 30.9 cm
Notes
Endorsed.
This item is part of a collection of autograph letters and documents by Generals of the American Revolution; see collection record (MA 558) for more information.
This item is part of a collection of autograph letters and documents by Generals of the American Revolution; see collection record (MA 558) for more information.
Summary
Acknowledging receipt of his letter "giving Information of the arival of the British army. I am exceeding unhappy to Say that it is not in my power to forward the troops under my Comm'd to your assistance. They are Still wanting the clothing necessary to order them out of the state. I have with some Difficulty Prevail'd on as many as will Be necessary to take Charge of Gen'l Woodford ['s] Heavy Bagage. I myself will set out Immediately in order to Join You & hope to be able to render Some Service."
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