Brathwait, Richard, fl. 1778 to John Burgoyne
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04764.67 Author/Creator: Brathwait, Richard, fl. 1778 Place Written: Cape Cod Harbor, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 March 1778 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 32.7 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy
Written by Captain Brathwait of the ship Centurion in Cape Cod Harbor. Tells Burgoyne that he has arrived with orders of General Sir William Howe for the Men of War and transports with provisions on board them to return to Rhode Island. Says he will proceed without the loss of time. Postscript says Captain Dalyrmyple sends his compliments. Docketed by Burgoyne.
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