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Scammell, Alexander, 1747-1781 to John Andre re: informing Andre of execution time at 12 o'clock this day

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07472 Author/Creator: Scammell, Alexander, 1747-1781 Place Written: Tappan, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1780/10/02 Pagination: 1 p. + addr 19.2 x 15.9 cm Order a Copy PDF Download(s): Download PDF

"His Excellency Genl Washington has fix'd the Hour 12o Clock."

Scammell, Alexander, 1747-1781
André, John, 1751-1780
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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