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From Tench Tilghman to John Pray, 19 November 1782

Head Quarters 19th Novemr 1782

Sir

His Excellency recd yours of the 17th [   ] New York papers inclosed. If you can obtain a [   ] giving an account of the actual evacuation of [   ] town be pleased to send it immediately up, as it is of consequence to His Excellency to have that matter ascertained.

Be pleased to send the inclosed to Major Smith. I am Sir Yr most obt Servt

Tench Tilghman A.D.C.

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    From Tench Tilghman to John Pray, 19 November 1782
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    Tilghman, Tench
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    Pray, John
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    19 November 1782

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