BIB_ID
136246
Accession number
MA 558.105
Creator
Roberdeau, Daniel, 1727-1795.
Display Date
1777 Nov. 1.
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Purchased by Pierpont Morgan, before 1905.
Description
1 item (1 p., with address) ; 20.4 cm
Notes
Address panel to "Timothy Matlack, Esq / Secretary to the Honb'le The / Supreme Executive Council / the Commonwealth of Penn / silvania / Lancaster / favored by / Gen'l Kalb."
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.
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.
Summary
Informing him "Yesterday the confirmation of the northern affair arrived, the Convention at Saratoga was immediately forwarded to Council and this day Gen'l Gates's two letters, one to Congress the other to Gen'l Vaughan with an exact return of Prisoners and Stores surrendered;" apologizing for the "Slovenly manner" of the reports and returns he is sending him "but it is impossible for me in the midst of publick Business without assistance, to be more correct, therefore I hope I have the excuse of Council;" informing him that "Henry Laurens Vice President of So. Carolina, a worthy sensible indefatigable Gentleman was this day chosen by a unanimous vote, except his own, President of Congress."
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