Bruyn, James, fl. 1781 to George Clinton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.559 Author/Creator: Bruyn, James, fl. 1781 Place Written: Kingston, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 July 1781 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 33 x 21 cm. Order a Copy
Informs Governor Clinton of Colonel Willet's recent victory over the enemy. Says that Willet's men killed and wounded ninety, while taking only five dead themselves, even though they were outnumbered. Offers to accompany Clinton on his upcoming trip "visit the army down towards New York."
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