Located AtStaffordshire Record Office
LevelItem
Doc Ref NoD(W)1778/II/1814
TitleIntelligence off Mud Island, Delaware River and 20 Jan 1778, New York
Date24 Dec 1777
DescriptionExtract of a letter from J or I C, considers it strange that the British Army should have done so little, interview he has had with his friend Captain John Linzee on the "Pearl", who has satisfied him concerning the naval operations in the Delaware, remarks that it is not a common thing for refugees to receive civilities from those in office, his opinion on the subject, those who have persevered in their loyalty are neglected, not being thought worthy of consideration, there are in North Carolina more friends to Government than in the whole city of Philadelphia, clamour caused by the paper currency, sentiments upon the rebellion, lenity thrown away on this people, expressions of loyalty
Extent3 pages
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