Located AtStaffordshire Record Office
LevelItem
Alt Ref NoD(W)1778/II/1290
TitleThomas Fisher to George Logan, at John and Robert Barclay's, London
Date5 Jun 1775
DescriptionPhiladelphia, the Congress is sitting and has prohibited the exportation of provisions to the fishing islands and coasts, and also to the British army and fleet, troops have been provided for New England and New York, gives names of officers appointed, the city bears an warlike appearance, has been informed that about twenty of General Burgoyne's horse, put out to graze, have been taken by the provincials, efforts will be made to disappoint the designs of the King's troops, hopes a change in the Ministry or some other event may produce an alteration in the system of colony administration to the mutual benefit of both countries
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