Beckwith, George, 1753-1823 to Henry Clinton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05223 Author/Creator: Beckwith, George, 1753-1823 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 July 1781 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 32.7 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy
Spy's report, titled, "Copy of a letter from a Gentleman in Phila. to Capt. Beckwith." The report points out that he might not be able to gain information about General George Washington's Army. Notes that Washington's correspondence with Congress now goes by express rather than post and cannot be intercepted. Also provides naval intelligence of merchant vessels leaving Philadelphia.
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