Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785 to unknown

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GLC#
GLC05547
Type
Letters
Date
18 June 1780
Author/Creator
Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785
Title
to unknown
Place Written
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pagination
3 p. : docket ; Height: 29.5 cm, Width: 18.3 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Discusses General Washington's need for reinforcements in case British general Henry Clinton returns to New York before the arrival of the French fleet. Under these circumstances, Reed believes that Washington would be pushed to the Delaware River or beyond. Mentions the creation of a subscription bank for the supply of the army and the need to recruit more troops.

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