Letter, Thomas Nelson to George Weedon, 1780 October 30

Item — Box: 2, Folder: 30

Identifier: 2021-SC-004-030

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Letter, Thomas Nelson to George Weedon, 1780 October 30

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Scope and Contents

Thomas Nelson, signer of the Declaration of Independence and brigadier general in the Continental army, writes to General George Weedon, of Richmond, updating him on the mobilization of Virginia's defenses against a British incursion in the Hampton Roads area. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.

Dates

Creation: 1780 October 30

Creator

Nelson, Thomas, 1738-1789 (Creator, Person)

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