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Starr, Thomas (fl. 1782) to Elnathan Haskell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01565 Author/Creator: Starr, Thomas (fl. 1782) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 September 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 16.1 x 20.9 cm. Order a Copy

Likely written by Lieutenant Thomas Starr of the 2nd Connecticut Regiment. Says that the Sergeants Guard, which has been under his command, has arrived. Asks Captain Haskell whether he should remain with them "here" (possibly West Point) or join his regiment at Verplanks Point.

[draft]
Septr. 2d. 1782 -
Sir -
The Sergeants Guard under my Command has bin Retirnd this morning from the <?> - would wish to be informed by the bearer whither I am to remain here or join my Regt at Verplankes Point -

I am Sir your Humbld. Servt. T: Starr Lieut Qt. Commd. Regn.

Capt. Haskell

[docket]
From Do Starr
2d Sept. 1782.

[address]
Capt. Haskell.
D: A: G: W: Point

Haskell, Elnathan, 1755-1825
Starr, Thomas, fl. 1782

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