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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: July 23, 1781 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 33 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Bruyn informs Governor Clinton of Colonel Willett's (written in letter as Willet) 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."

Bruyn, James, fl. 1781
Clinton, George, 1739-1812
Willett, Marinus, 1740-1830

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