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Benjamin Rush
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Richard Henry Lee
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There is no Soil so dear to a Soldier as that which is marked with the footsteps of a flying enemy. Every thing looks well. Our army increases daily, and our troops are impatient to avenge the...
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Jan. 30, 1776
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Benjamin Rush
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Richard Henry Lee
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An officer (German by birth) who has served in Russia & Hanover several campaigns called upon me a few hours ago, and after producing certificates &c that he now holds a captains commission...
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Dec. 20, 1776
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Benjamin Rush
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Richard Henry Lee
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Wherever I go I bear in my mind the small Share of the weight of our dear countrys happiness which the State of Pensylvania hath committed to my care. I wish sometimes to throw my mite into the...
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Dec. 21, 1776
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Benjamin Rush
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Richard Henry Lee
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My letters I fear will prove troublesome to you but I cannot help it. Your industry as well as zeal in the Service of your country encourage me to convey every hint that occurs to me to your...
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Dec. 25, 1776
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Richard Henry Lee
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Benjamin Rush
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I have received the letter that you did me the honor to write to me on the 16th. of last month, and I lost no time in presenting to Congress the petition of the Trustees of Dickinson College - The...
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Feb. 6, 1785
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Richard Henry Lee
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Benjamin Rush
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I have received the letter that you did me the honor to write to me on the 16th of last month, and I lost no time in presenting to Congress the petition of the Trustees of Dickinson College. The...
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Feb. 6, 1785
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