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William Plume letter(1780 November 4)

  • MS 1938.9
  • Microfilm: M-1561
  • 1 item

Discusses progress of the war in Portsmouth [Virginia] and Lord Cornwallis’ frustrations. Mentions that Gen. [John] Muhlenberg is in Suffolk with fresh militia. Discusses horse trading in Williamsburg and Richmond and acquiring knives from Patrick M’Closkey’s widow.