Fitch, Thomas, 1700-1774 to William Johnson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.250.02 Author/Creator: Fitch, Thomas, 1700-1774 Place Written: Norwalk, Connecticut Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: August 22, 1755 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 23.5 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
Informs Major General Johnson that he ordered "Raising the five Hundred Men voted by the Assembly of this Colony to Re Enforce the Troops under your Command." Indicates that the Assembly will meet next in Hartford to consider further action. Expects Johnson not to wait for the reinforcements and instead have them meet on the road. Also expects the knowledge of forthcoming support will buoy his men.
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