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1. Letter from Arthur Middleton to William Henry Drayton, August 12, 1775

Letter from Arthur Middleton to William Henry Drayton, August 12, 1775
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1775-08-12
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A handwritten, four-page letter from Arthur Middleton to William Henry Drayton, signed "Andrew Marvells," a pen name he often used. Within the letter, he discusses current events involving American loyalists, such as the trial of John Dunn and Benjamin Boote and the actions of George Walker and Thomas Fletchall. He also discusses military matters, including the oath of allegiance, commissions, and the rumors of George Washington's success.

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