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Winchester, James (1752-1826) Headquarters at Lexington, to Lt. James H. Bryson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06997.017 Author/Creator: Winchester, James (1752-1826) Place Written: Lexington Type: Autograph document Date: 11 August 1812. Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.5 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Winchester countermands his previous orders regarding equipment for transporting troops.

Winchester, James, 1752-1826

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