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Sir, The opinion which General Washington and all the general officers of our army entertain of the designs of General Howe against this state …
Transmitting General Washington's request that the Philadelphia militia prepare to meet the English troops when they advance on the city. Signed: Philadelphia- April 16- 1777. Thomas Wharton- jun. president. New-York Historical copy signed in manuscript: John Lacey- Esq. sub-lieutenant of the county of Bucks. References: Bristol B4562; Shipton & Mooney 43335.
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