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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03902.113 |
| From Archive Folder | The Joshua Mauger Archive: Correspondence regarding Nova Scotia politics and mercantile affairs |
| Title | James D'Auvergne to Joshua Mauger about his promotion to Lieutenant Colonel |
| Date | 13 August 1778 |
| Author | D'Auvergne, James (fl. 1771-1788) |
| Recipient | Mauger, Joshua |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | He has been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. He comments: "You see by the Publick Prints what a shabby figure we make in America. Things unfortunately continue to take just the same turn that you had from time to time foretold." He also encloses 150 pounds, possibly to take care of Ms. Durrell's debt. |
| Subjects | Merchants and Trade Commerce Global History and Civics Government and Civics Canada Soldier's Letter Military History |
| People | D'Auvergne, James (fl. 1771-1788) Mauger, Joshua (1725-1788) |
| Place written | Westminster, London, England |
| Theme | The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |