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Title:
PRO 30/55/020/041 - Autograph Letter from A Prevost to Sir Henry Clinton
Date:
1779
Language:
English
Date from:
1779-11-22
Date to:
1779-11-22
Section:
2 : PRO 30/55 - British Army Headquarters Papers
TNA Shelfmark:
PRO 30/55/020/041
Full Description:
Prevost to Clinton. Savannah. Sends duplicate despatches by Captain Stewart who has behaved as an officer of merit. Nothing material has happened since and the rebels have no post nearer than Sheldon. Have taken one of their schooners with five field pieces complete with ammunition etc., likewise a galley, and the 'Rutledge' mounting 'two 18, & four 6 pounders'. Exchange of prisoners negotiated. Encloses the memorial of Mr James Wright to succeed him. Has directed the black Pioneer Companies to be employed in preparing material for the erection of batteries and the like. Recommends Major Roger.
TNA Link:
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C16266065
Format:
Handwritten
DOI:
10.1163/37612_WNA_PRO_PRO_30_55_20_41