Folsom, Nathaniel, 1726-1790 to Artemas Ward
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01460 Author/Creator: Folsom, Nathaniel, 1726-1790 Place Written: Exeter, New Hampshire Type: Letter signed Date: September 24, 1776 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 21 cm, Width: 16.5 cm Order a Copy
Letter signed as chairman of the Committee of Public Safety as the Exeter Committee of Safety prepares for war. Reports that one thousand men are marching towards New York to serve in Washington's army. Has sent this letter as an express to Boston to determine whether ammunition should be sent along with New Hampshire's troops.
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