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Bee, Thomas, 1725-1812 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06633 Author/Creator: Bee, Thomas, 1725-1812 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 February 1781 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 31 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Bee writes as a Continental Congressman from South Carolina with news of the American victory in the state (most likely the Battle of Cowpens, 17 January 1781). Also informs that the troops are very low on supplies. Mentions that Benedict Arnold is in Virginia, that Hessians are at Charleston and that North Carolina has been unresponsive to appeals for aid. Also mentions British General Charles Cornwallis and gives an update on other troop movements and events.

Bee, Thomas, 1725-1812
Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis, 1738-1805
Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801

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