Located AtStaffordshire Record Office
LevelItem
Doc Ref NoD(W)1778/II/1548
TitleJohn Maunsell to Peter Vanschaack, New York
Date3 Oct 1775
DescriptionLondon, notifies the stoppage of packets to New York, regrets to see the British constitution in America totally subverted, gives his sentiments concerning the state and temper of the people in England, preparations for war though conciliatory measures will be offered, letters from members of Congress intercepted by General Gage are handed about and show a desire for independence, states what he thinks America should do to heal the differences, asks him to exert his influence to restore peace
Extent5 pages
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