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Rutledge, John, fl. 1739-1800 to Governor of Havana re: British forces in Georgia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07497 Author/Creator: Rutledge, John, fl. 1739-1800 Place Written: Charleston, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1780/02/06 Pagination: 2 p. 22.7 x 19.1 cm Order a Copy

Rutledge asks Spanish Governor of Havana: "To concoct a plan for reducing the British force in Georgia."

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