Beckwith, George, 1753-1823 [British spy report]

GLC05224.02

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Type
Documents
Date
September 10, 1781
Author/Creator
Beckwith, George, 1753-1823
Title
[British spy report]
Place Written
New York
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 32.3 cm, Width: 20.6 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Reports on intelligence given by Jesse Sturges, "Washington's army passed that place on his march to Virginia, in order to form a Junction with the French." Informs that Washington has 5000 French and 2000 Continental troops. States that any boat in the Chesapeake that could carry men was used. Reports that the French fleet is in Lynnhaven Bay, Virginia.

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