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Sullivan, John (1740-1795) to General James Clinton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06481 Author/Creator: Sullivan, John (1740-1795) Place Written: Wyoming, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 July 1779 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.7 x 17.7 cm. Order a Copy

General Sullivan writes to General Clinton about preparations and plans for troop movements for his upcoming campaign against the Six Nations, at the time, the largest ever expedition mounted against the Indians.

Sullivan, John, 1740-1795
Clinton, James, 1736-1812

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