Located AtStaffordshire Record Office
LevelItem
Alt Ref NoD(W)1778/II/1808
TitleAmbrose Serle to Lord Dartmouth
Date3 Dec 1777
Description"Eagle" off Chester upon Delaware, details of the death of Mr Sneyd, Winter quarters for troops at Philadelphia, Lord Howe with ships at Rhode Island, has forwarded to Mr Galloway his Lordship's letter and is happy in forming a friendly correspondence with him, state of the enemy, rumour of a proposal made by Washington to Congress, previous to Burgoyne's affair, Washington and Congress at variance upon the "dismission" of a General Stevens, believes that the reason which retains thousands in support of the rebellion is the persuasion that Britain will treat America as a conquered country, has just heard that the reports concerning Washington are without foundation
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