- GLC#
- GLC01450.412.14-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- December 26, 1782
- Author/Creator
- Moore, David, fl. 1782
- Title
- to Mary Cox
- Place Written
- Dumfries, Virginia
- Pagination
- 1 p. : address Height: 33 cm, Width: 20 cm
- Language
- English
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Travel to Baltimore disrupted by "the enemy." His boat was forced to return to Petersburg because the British controlled "the bay." Is informed that a ship bound for France carrying her nephew was lost, and hopes she has heard from him. Has directed Captain Skinner, a travelling companion, to stay at her house as a favor.
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