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Thomas Jefferson, August 16, 1780, List of British and American Forces at Battle of Camden

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List of British and American Forces at Battle of Camden

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In Convention for the State of Pennsylvania Saturday, August 10, 1776. [7 resolutions: ordering march of the entire State militia; excepting several western counties: and others relating to the flying camp.] [Philadelphia: Printed by Henry Mille

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In Congress, November 23, 1776. Resolved that a committee of five to be appointed, with full powers to devise and execute measures for effectually reinforcing General Washington, and obstructing the progress of General Howe's army, and that they

In Convention for the State of Pennsylvania Saturday, August 10, 1776. 7 resolutions: ordering march of the entire State militia; excepting several western counties: and others relating to the flying camp. Philadelphia: Printed by Henry Mille

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correspondence jefferson thomas jefferson list british american forces american forces battle camden 1780 the thomas jefferson papers at the library of congress series 1 general correspondence 1651 1827 thomas jefferson papers 1606 1827 american memory manuscript