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Cushing, Charles, fl. 1779 to Joseph North

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02542.07 Author/Creator: Cushing, Charles, fl. 1779 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 July 1779 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 31.3 cm, Width: 19.3 cm Order a Copy

Written by Brigadier General Cushing to Colonel North. Reports that he received an express letter from General Lovell asking him to have his men ready to march immediately to Townsend, where they will rendevous with the fleet. Wants North to get his quota of men there as soon as possible. Says if he can engage the services of a doctor for the campaign to do it. Place written is included, but it is illegible.

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