Paca, William, 1740-1799 to William Homsley
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00138 Author/Creator: Paca, William, 1740-1799 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 28, 1779 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 30 x 18.1 cm. Order a Copy
Written by Paca as a state senator in Maryland to Homsley, a resident of Queen Anne County, Maryland. Discusses the market for barley and tries to negotiate a sale with Homsley. Mentions that the enemy's light horse have made an excursion into New Jersey. They have caused mischief with the principle damage being the burning of a courthouse (the town's name is illegible). Says he received a letter from a colonel of militia that says he captured a British colonel and three privates after they had their horses shot from under them.
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