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[Document, 1779 August 28]

1. [Document, 1779 August 28]

Name: French, Samuel (Author) United States. Board of War (Addressee)
Date: August 28, 1779
Summary: Reports seizure of Continental arms by Virginia Board of War for arms due to them from the States. Asks for orders on procedure in negotiating with State.
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[Document, 1779 January 15]

2. [Document, 1779 January 15]

Name: Cadwalader, Lambert (Author) United States. Board of War (Addressee)
Date: January 15, 1779
Summary: Resigns his commission as colonel in the army. Notation on reverse is that the resignation was accepted on 22 January 1779.
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[Document, 1779 March 23]

3. [Document, 1779 March 23]

Name: Butler, Zebulor (Author) United States. Board of War (Addressee)
Date: March 23, 1779
Summary: Reports on situation of the post. Gives account of recent engagements entered into by garrison. Casualties seem to have been largely among the livestock of nearby farmers.
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[Document, 1779 May 31]

4. [Document, 1779 May 31]

Name: Measam, George (Author) United States. Board of War (Addressee)
Date: May 31, 1779
Summary: Extract from letter of this date, dated Springfield. Measam is in Gates' Army. Asks for post as director of Clothing Dept. Recites his experience and abilities.
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Document, 1779 October 03

5. Document, 1779 October 03

Name: Walton, Elisha (Author) United States. Board of War (Addressee)
Date: 1779 October 03
Summary: Intelligence on movements of English fleet. "I believe they expect trouble soon. I hope they will not be disappointed."
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