Nelson, Thomas Jr., 1738-1789 to Benjamin Harrison
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04827 Author/Creator: Nelson, Thomas Jr., 1738-1789 Place Written: Fluvanna County, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 June 1781 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 33.7 x 20.6 cm. Order a Copy
Accepts the appointment as governor of Virginia. States that first he must settle some matters relating to the army with Major General Marquis de La Fayette. Reports that they are in pursuit of the British army which is moving down the James River. Written from camp near Watson's Tavern, Fluvanna County, Virginia. Addressed to Harrison as speaker of the House of Delegates.
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