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Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: military protection for colonies

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03342 Author/Creator: Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1776/03 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 16.6 cm Order a Copy

Duane states that extra military departments have been formed to protect New York, Virginia, and South Carolina, which are expected to be particularly vulnerable to British attack. He also predicts "The unnatural War is like to rage this Summer with violence." Docketed on recto.

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