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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04828 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1781 |
| Title | Thomas Nelson to Lieutenant of Berkeley County, Virginia regarding war intelligence and supplies |
| Date | 2 September 1781 |
| Author | Nelson, Thomas (1738-1789) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Note written on the bottom of a signed printed circular letter that discusses the importance of meeting Cornwallis, the arrival of French fleet, and the need for supplies. Virginia Governor Nelson's note mentions the receipt of "Intelligence from the northward that requires very large supplies of Provisions, Forage, Liquors & Waggons to be placed on the Route from Alexandria to Fredericksburg." Comments on the urgency of this matter, which was part of the Yorktown campaign. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Battle (Siege, Surrender) of Yorktown Battle Navy France Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs Military Supplies Transportation Military Provisions Alcohol |
| People | Nelson, Thomas (1738-1789) |
| Place written | Richmond, Virginia |
| 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 |
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