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RefNoCB/1/3/70
AltRefNoBLA.C.43
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Colonel George Clark, New York to Charles Blagden
Date13 August 1780
DescriptionThanks Blagden for his letter and news. Hopes to see him in "Old England" some time and is preparing for return voyage in the Grand Duke of Russia under Captain Holman. Discusses his resignation from the service, his health and that of his wife. Gives news of Admiral Arbuthnot and the attempts of the French ships to get past him at Gardiner's Island near Rhode Island. Discusses French encampment at Newport.
Extent1 sheet
FormatManuscript
AccessStatusOpen
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