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Title:
PRO 30/55/039/006 - Copy Letter from John Campbell to Sir Henry Clinton
Date:
1782
Language:
English
Date from:
1782-04-21
Date to:
1782-04-21
Section:
2 : PRO 30/55 - British Army Headquarters Papers
TNA Shelfmark:
PRO 30/55/039/006
Full Description:
Campbell to Clinton. Halifax. Has received previous letters respecting works to be carried on at Halifax. Approves but has not sufficient troops to accomplish them. Has not even enough men to defend the posts if attacked by the French. Desires permission to withdraw the post at the eastern battery and to reinforce Georges Island, with which Fort Massey and Citadel Hill he considers could make a good defence. Is now repairing damages at the batteries and building barracks at Georges Island and Fort Massey. Will send Major Skinner to Penobscot by the first ship, and requests Hartcup to return. Recommends a memorial from Ensign Wood.
TNA Link:
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C16324051
Format:
Handwritten
DOI:
10.1163/37612_WNA_PRO_PRO_30_55_39_6