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Starr, Thomas, fl. 1782 to Elnathan Haskell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01565 Author/Creator: Starr, Thomas, fl. 1782 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 September 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 16.1 x 20.9 cm. Order a Copy

Likely written by Lieutenant Thomas Starr of the 2nd Connecticut Regiment. Says that the Sergeants Guard, which has been under his command, has arrived. Asks Captain Haskell whether he should remain with them "here" (possibly West Point) or join his regiment at Verplanks Point.

Haskell, Elnathan, 1755-1825
Starr, Thomas, fl. 1782

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