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Stark, John, 1728-1822 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05548 Author/Creator: Stark, John, 1728-1822 Place Written: Danbury, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 November 1779 Pagination: 1 p. ; 27 x 19.3 cm. Order a Copy

General Stark requests as much flour and corn meal for his brigade as can be collected, provisions needed for the upcoming winter. Mentions that General Enoch Poor's brigade would be stationed there for the winter also.

Stark, John, 1728-1822

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