Tilghman, Matthew, 1718-1790 to the Special Council for the Eastern Shore
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04066 Author/Creator: Tilghman, Matthew, 1718-1790 Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 June 1781 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 19 x 15.5 cm. Order a Copy
Advises that he just heard that the new Maryland Eastern Shore Executive was established and was given the utmost power. Informs that the British fleet with Benedict Arnold aboard has been sited. Also mentions that the British army is south of the James River and reports briefly on fighting in South Carolina. States that he cannot speak of Assembly business because no one has a good plan to get more money.
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