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- GLC#
- GLC04832
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 22 September 1780
- Author/Creator
- Penn, John, 1741-1788
- Title
- to Jethro Sumner
- Place Written
- Hillsborough, North Carolina
- Pagination
- 1 p. : address : docket Height: 32.4 cm, Width: 20.6 cm
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Expects General William Smallwood to move westward in a few days to take command of the militia of North Carolina. Reports that in the meantime, Sumner will have command of the troops. Advises him to avoid a general action against the British as the consequences would be fatal. Instead recommends skirmishing because it will keep the British troops together, prevent plundering, and raise the spirits of the Continental troops. Informs that General Butler will join Sumner soon.
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