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Carleton papers: PRO 30/55
Catalogue reference: PRO 57/172
Date: 1957-1958
Carleton papers: PRO 30/55
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1409. Governor Patrick Tonyn to General Sir Henry Clinton. A letter from St Augustine...
Catalogue reference: PRO 30/55/12/88
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This record is about the 1409. Governor Patrick Tonyn to General Sir Henry Clinton. A letter from St Augustine... dating from 1778 Sep 30 in the series Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester: Papers. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- 1778 Sep 30
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1409. Governor Patrick Tonyn to General Sir Henry Clinton. A letter from St Augustine acknowledging letter of 25 [September]. Says that the province needed the Rangers to assist in the defence of the frontiers, but they have no barracks or quarters, and camp on the frontiers, but are expected to look after their horses and equipment at their own expense, although were only paid a shilling a day. If the rebels attacked the Indian Nations, they would be needed so should be looked after, and an attack be made on Georgia.
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PRO 30/55
Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester: Papers
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