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Located AtStaffordshire Record Office
LevelItem
Doc Ref NoD(W)1778/II/1900
TitleLieutenant T G Barrette, 23rd Regiment, to [Lord Dartmouth]
Date16 Dec 1779
DescriptionBrooklyn Heights, enclosing copy of a former letter, desires he may be promoted, speaks of enclosing papers, which will show the gallant defence of our army at Savannah, troops in this garrison are under orders for embarkation, asks for letters to Lord Cornwallis and Governor Tryon

Enclosure, Thomas Barrett, ensign 70th Regiment, to Lord Dartmouth, 24 Aug 1779, New York, reasons for his long silence, disappointment with regard to his promotion, his choice of a regiment, quotes from a letter by Major General Mathews who commanded the expedition, and who, after giving an account of the success of His Majesty's arms in Virginia, recommends Barrett, appointment as Ensign granted to him by General Tryon, appointment he desires in the foot guards, losses he has sustained, refers him for further intelligence to Captain Watkins
Extent11 pages
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