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To Thomas Jefferson from Absolem Pollard, 2 April 1781

From Absolem Pollard

Hood’s, 2 Apr. 1781. Wishes to know whether he and his men are to be relieved; their “Tower of duty” expires on 9 Apr.; “their is But very Little use for us at this place”; and the carpenters now at work on the fortifications here are in immediate want of the barracks.

RC (Vi); 2 p.; signed: “Absolem Pollard Lieut.”; addressed (in part): “⅌ Mr. Halton”; endorsed.

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