Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796 to Robert Morris
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02620 Author/Creator: Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796 Place Written: Chickahominy River, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 July 1781 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 24 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Major General Wayne discusses the campaign that led up to the Battle of Yorktown. Discusses forcing Lord Cornwallis to retreat, justifies his unorthodox tactics, and describes an amazing escape at the battle of Green Spring.
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