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Robertson, William H., fl. 1814 to James Winchester

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06997.044 Author/Creator: Robertson, William H., fl. 1814 Place Written: Bon Secour, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 December 1814 Pagination: 1p. : Height: 22.3 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy

The size of the fleet at Bon Secour exceeds former reports. Also, Admiral Sterling's surgeon came ashore at Pensacola to attend Lavall and Tilournoy. Written at Bon Secour

Winchester, James, 1752-1826

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