Philadelphia Nov 7th 1780
Dear sir
I am favoured with your by the post, with its inclosure. Am glad to hear of the Sudden departure of the English fleet and Armament from our Bay. If this is true, it is probable the report of the french having landed in Georgia,1 Will Soon be Confirmed. An Event which would Effectually recover the Southern States. The affair of Augusta and Cornwallis’s rapid retreat from Charlotte, may be relied on. Have inclosed you a paper and have not more to add at present only to assure you that I am with great sincerety,
Dear sir Your Excellencys most hble Sert,John Hanson2
Receiver’s copy, Henry E. Huntington Library, HM 39002.
1 This proved to be a false report.
2 This day Hanson sent a nearly identical copy of this letter to Charles Carroll of Carrollton, adding only his encouragement that Carroll attend the Maryland assembly and requesting copies of the Maryland Gazette. Carroll Papers, MdHi.