Rodney, Caesar, 1728-1784 to unknown
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02116 Author/Creator: Rodney, Caesar, 1728-1784 Place Written: Dover, Delaware Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 September 1780 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 31 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Encloses a copy of a resolution of Congress (not present) stating that 530 beef cattle are needed for the use of the Continental Army. Stresses that this order needs to be carried out immediately to avoid dire consequences. Docketed, "letter to the receivers."
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