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Winslow, John to Brigadier General Irvin, Prisoner on Parole

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09193 Author/Creator: Winslow, John Place Written: s.l. Type: Letter signed Date: 17 September 1780 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy

From British Deputy Commissary of Prisoners at Flat Bush, NY. "Three of your officers having been taken last Night to make their Escape, His Excellency Lieutenant General [James] Robertson wishes to see you...on this matter..." Likely to James Irvine, ranking American prisoner.

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