1 March 1776
Walton, George (1749 or 50-1804)
Autograph letter signed
Title: to William Goddard
Writes about defense preparations in Georgia. Advises that a full board of devoted men has been assembled and are in very good spirits. Indicates that they have prepared several fire vessels to defend against the British navy and erected a small battery below the town. States that no rice ships will be allowed to sail until the Continental Congress is fully resolved. Addressed to Goddard as the Inspector General of the Constitutional Post Office. Upper left corner is torn.
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