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Title:
PRO 30/55/014/080 - Autograph Letter from H Clinton
Date:
1779
Language:
English
Date from:
1779-01-09
Date to:
1779-01-09
Section:
2 : PRO 30/55 - British Army Headquarters Papers
TNA Shelfmark:
PRO 30/55/014/080
Full Description:
Clinton to [Barrington]. New York. The necessity of paying particular attention to Sandy Hook whilst the French Fleet lay off this harbour inclined him to appoint Colonel O'Hara to that command. Gave him the rank of Brigadier General as recompense. Trusts His Majesty will approve. Mr Underwood will abide by the lieutenancy purchased in the 7th Regiment. Encloses list of promotions.
TNA Link:
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C16254060
Format:
Handwritten
DOI:
10.1163/37612_WNA_PRO_PRO_30_55_14_80