Maxwell, William, 1733-1796 to John Lacey
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02497.11 Author/Creator: Maxwell, William, 1733-1796 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 May 1778 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 20.4 x 18 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses scouting parties and plans for upcoming action. "His Excellency Gen. Washington has ordered that you should be under my direction. I want much to see you." Letters is addressed to Leacy, but was almost certainly sent to John Lacey.
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