Burbeck, Henry, 1754-1848 to William Van Deursen
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02542.32.25 Author/Creator: Burbeck, Henry, 1754-1848 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1763-1783 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Has been informed by Commodore Decator that "two 74s and two large frigates" may be headed in their direction, and hopes Van Deursen is prepared in the event "they should think proper to pay us a visit." H. Burbeck may be Henry Burbeck (1754-1848).
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