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1338. General Haldimand to Lord George Germain. A letter from camp at Sorel stating...

Catalogue reference: PRO 30/55/12/23

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This record is about the 1338. General Haldimand to Lord George Germain. A letter from camp at Sorel stating... dating from 1778 Sep 11 in the series Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester: Papers. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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PRO 30/55/12/23
Date
1778 Sep 11
Description

1338. General Haldimand to Lord George Germain. A letter from camp at Sorel stating that information had come to hand that rebels had overrun the Illinois country, and all settlements along the Mississippi were in danger so officers at the posts in the upper country were warned. Had not been able to send an account of movements due to the lack of transport, however the fleet from Portsmouth had reached Quebec on 6 and 7 [September] under convoy.

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The National Archives, Kew
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PRO 30/55

Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester: Papers

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Domestic Records of the Public Record Office, Gifts, Deposits, Notes and Transcripts

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Within the series: PRO 30/55

Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester: Papers

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