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Wharton, Thomas, Jr., fl. 1776 Warning inhabitants that Howe is turning troops towards Philadelphia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04532 Author/Creator: Wharton, Thomas, Jr., fl. 1776 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Document signed Date: 1776/11/11 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 34 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

4-line autograph addendum apparenly in Wharon's hand.

Wharton, Thomas, Jr., fl. 1776

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