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Pendleton, Nathaniel, 1756-1821 to Col. William Washington re: wanting lists of casualties

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02470.29 Author/Creator: Pendleton, Nathaniel, 1756-1821 Place Written: Head Quarters Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1781/03/17 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 27.5 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Recipient's first name from pencil note. Written as Aide-de-camp.

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