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Title:
PRO 30/55/042/106 - Autograph Letter from Pat Tonyn to Honorable Lieutenant General Leslie
Date:
1782
Language:
English
Date from:
1782-06-20
Date to:
1782-06-20
Section:
2 : PRO 30/55 - British Army Headquarters Papers
TNA Shelfmark:
PRO 30/55/042/106
Full Description:
Tonyn to Leslie. St Augustine, Florida. Received his 'triplicate' of 4 June, containing the first intimation of the intended evacuation of East Florida. Is at a loss in what words to express his astonishment and sympathy for the greater part of the inhabitants who must remain here. Communicated contents of the letter to the General Assembly. Sends the 'Address' received in reply and hopes their request for arms, ammunition and cannon will be granted. Has received no orders from ministers to 'quit' the province . Requests the enclosed letter be sent to Carleton.
TNA Link:
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C16349869
Format:
Handwritten
DOI:
10.1163/37612_WNA_PRO_PRO_30_55_42_106