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(REVOLUTION.) Yates, Abraham. Autograph Letter Signed, to Mathew Visscher, relaying news about Washington's and Howe's armies and the mustering of the New York militia to guard the Frontiers, written just three days before Washington's loss at the Battle of Brandywine Creek. 1 1/2 pages, folded small 4to sheet; minor browning at folds. Kingston, 6 September 1777
"Our affairs to the South by all Information (for our Rider is not yet come in) stand better than could be expected . . . Washington's army actually consisted of 20000 and that Genl Howe's horses dye very fast on board of the Fleet. This they judge from the great number of horses they observe adrift along the shore. The Council have advised the Governor to call out 50 militia from [place name]; 50 from Ulster, 150 from Albany and 150 from Tryon to guard the Frontiers . . . <
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