Lovell, James, 1737-1814 to Samuel Holten
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.020.12 Author/Creator: Lovell, James, 1737-1814 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: March 23, 1781 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 31.3 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
States he had hoped he could give an account of British General Charles Cornwallis, but they must wait before judging whether or not he will fail in his retreat. Remarks that Benedict Arnold is still safe. He will write again next Thursday and forward any intelligence that arrives before then.
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