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Parsons, Samuel H., 1737-1789 to Thomas Mumford

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03586 Author/Creator: Parsons, Samuel H., 1737-1789 Place Written: Horseneck Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 November 1778 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; Height: 18.5 cm, Width: 15.5 cm Order a Copy

Has come to the conclusion that the British forces will be not evacuating New York City this winter. Mentions that paroled prisoners are to prepare themselves to be called into service. Mumford's son was a prisoner of war. Parsons was an American general and Mumford was a Connecticut merchant.

Parsons, Samuel Holden, 1737-1789
Mumford, Giles, 1759-1795

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