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Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799 to Paul Thillman

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03194 Author/Creator: Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799 Place Written: Williamsburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 December 1777 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 15.4 cm Order a Copy

Written by Henry as Governor of Virginia to Captain Thillman. Asks Hillman to send captured British naval officers "without Loss of Time" to Williamsburgh, where they are to be exchanged.

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