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Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 to Colonel Brewer re: military movements of General Howe

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07710 Author/Creator: Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 Place Written: New Hope, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1777/07/29 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 30.5 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

"I am still of the opinion General Howe goes southward or returns to the North River- He will receive great aid in attacking Philadelphia from his shipping and great assistance from the inhabitants of all the lower counties." Written at Coryells Ferry

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