7 April 1781
Pope, Edward
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Benjamin Williams
Upon being informed that Nantucket residents were trading with the Brittish on one of the Elizabeth islands Captain Clayhorn investigated and took two prisoners. One man, John Walter Fletcher, is being sent to Newport, the other, Job Halsey, was sent to the County Committee for a further investigation. Since Williams is on this committeee, explains to him the details of the first examination of the prisoner. Halsey says he lived in Long Island, but left once the British took command there, since he favored independance. Moved to Connecticut and joined the army. Says that while returning…
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