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Claypoole, David C., fl. 1757-1849 Pennsylvania packet. [Vol. 41, no. 855 (May 7, 1782)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08715.03 Author/Creator: Claypoole, David C., fl. 1757-1849 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Newspaper Date: 7 March 1782 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

Proclamation by George Washington issuing a full pardon to all deserters who return to their corps by 1 June 1782, and warning those who do not return of punishment. Proclamation dated 8 February 1782 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Article titled "Common Sense, To the People of America. On the Expenses, Arrangements and Disbursements for carrying on the War, and finishing it with Honour and Advantage." Reports on debates in British Parliament. Advertisements for various sales.

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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