Sir Henry Clinton, A.L.S. New York Jany. 10th 1779
1779
MSS L2013F95
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Title
Sir Henry Clinton, A.L.S. New York Jany. 10th 1779
Published
New York 1779
Description
[4] p. on 2 conjugate leaves ; 23 cm.
Call Number
MSS L2013F95
Note
Correspondent not indentified but probably William Eden, British diplomat.
Written by the British commander in America, this letter reveals the British army's difficult situation in New York with shortages of food & supplies: "I believe the southern expedition has succeeded, but as I have even said while this Army remains on a strict defensive, I dread Washington’s detaching in such force to the southward as may render our possession there insecure…."
Repaired at fold.
Digitized image available, see URL
Written by the British commander in America, this letter reveals the British army's difficult situation in New York with shortages of food & supplies: "I believe the southern expedition has succeeded, but as I have even said while this Army remains on a strict defensive, I dread Washington’s detaching in such force to the southward as may render our possession there insecure…."
Repaired at fold.
Digitized image available, see URL
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