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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02477 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1779 |
| Title | Patrick Henry to Benjamin Harrison about reporting to the state assembly |
| Date | 20 May 1779 |
| Author | Henry, Patrick (1736-1799) |
| Recipient | Harrison, Benjamin |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written by Henry as Governor of Virginia to Harrison, a Declaration of Independence signer, as Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. Says he has enclosed a letter he received by express from Charlestown, South Carolina (not included). Wants Harrison to report it to the state assembly. Says he has held the messenger until the assembly has heard the letter's contents. Wants to be able to send him back with news of any measures the assembly passes relative to South Carolina. This letter is in reference to the raid of Charlestown by British General Augustine Prevost 11-13 May 1779. General Benjamin Lincoln marched to save the city, but South Carolina appears to be asking for help in case of further attacks. Includes seller's clippings. Two black and white bust engravings of Patrick Henry included. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Military History Government and Civics Battle Global History and Civics American Statesmen |
| People | Henry, Patrick (1736-1799) Harrison, Benjamin (1726-1791) |
| Place written | Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Theme | Creating a New Government; Government & Politics; 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 |
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