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Newton, Seth, 1732-1807 to Elisha Johnson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.215.04 Author/Creator: Newton, Seth, 1732-1807 Place Written: Southborough, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 30, 1778 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 13 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Newton notifies Johnson that he is being detached from his regiment to serve in the campaign in Rhode Island.

Johnson, Elisha, 1753-1832
Newton, Seth, 1732-1807

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