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Patterson, Robert M., 1787-1854 Collection of 27 manuscripts and 2 broadsides re: defense of Philadelphia [Decimalized .01- .27]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02978 Author/Creator: Patterson, Robert M., 1787-1854 Place Written: Various Places Type: Header Record Date: 1813-1814 Pagination: 25 M + 2 Br Order a Copy

Printed and manuscript materials relating to the construction of earthen defenses around Philadelphia. Most date from 8/30/1814 - 10/31/1814.

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