William Atlee letter to Joseph Nourse, 1777

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1777-08-23

Autograph letter, signed, from William Atlee, Deputy Commissoner of Prisoners, to Joseph Nourse, Deputy Secretary of the Board of War, dated Lancaster, August 23, 1777. Letter discusses the transfer of British and German prisoners to various locations throughout Pennsylvania, and supply and intelligence issues.

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Mss Collection - AHMC - Atlee, William

Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons
United States--History-- Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons
Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies

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