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Charles Cornwallis

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Letters from Nesbit Balfour regarding military progress in the Carolinas and victory at Guildford

1781

Duke NC State

Letters from Sir Henry Clinton (including No.120-122) regarding details of events to the 16th in relation to the French Fleet and rebel forces, reference to letters regarding the state of affairs in Virginia and North Carolina and the difference between the Army and Navy on the division of prize money

1781

Duke NC State

Letters from Lord Cornwallis regarding incursions into North Carolina, General Gates' movement to Hillsborough, interruptions during the movement of prisoners of war to Charleston and attacks by rebel forces

1780

Duke NC State

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