Putnam, Israel, 1718-1790 to John Neilson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06307.02 Author/Creator: Putnam, Israel, 1718-1790 Place Written: Princeton, New Jersey Type: Letter signed Date: 25 February 1777 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 33 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy
Reports that there is intelligence showing that the British are planning a movement toward Delaware. Advises that if this occurs, Colonel Neilson should join him immediately with his men. Warns him not to be fooled, "be careful that you are not deceived into this Movement by any Foraging Party for the Enemy, but previous to taking this step observe if possible whether or not they are really prepared for a March." Informs that the British are building pontoons in New York and that he should try to find out if any arrive at Amboy, New Jersey. Also instructs Neilson to spare no expense to secure "proper" spies to observe and predict the enemy's movement. Text in hand of Aaron Burr.
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