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Kováts, Mihály, Fabricy, 1724-1779 to Edward Hand

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.169.03 Author/Creator: Kováts, Mihály, Fabricy, 1724-1779 Place Written: Fredrickstown, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: March 30, 1779 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 32.3 cm, Width: 19.2 cm Order a Copy

There are multiple spellings for the Hungarian creator of this document. Signs this letter "Michael de Kowatz," but is also known as Michael Kovats de Fabricy or simply Michael Kovats. He was a Colonel in the Continental Calvary and was killed on May 11, 1779 defending Charleston, South Carolina. Letter written to Brigadier General Hand. Seems to be writing about an attack that was defended, but this is a quick translation. In postscript mentions a man named David Lewy, who seems to have delivered the letter. Kovats is celebrated as a Hungarian patriot for his service and sacrifice in the war.

Kováts, Mihály, Fabricy, 1724-1779
Hand, Edward, 1744-1802

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