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Carleton papers: PRO 30/55
Catalogue reference: PRO 57/172
Date: 1957-1958
Carleton papers: PRO 30/55
Item
3573. Brigadier-General John Campbell, Fort George, Penobscot to Clinton. Furnishes...
Catalogue reference: PRO 30/55/30/62
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This record is about the 3573. Brigadier-General John Campbell, Fort George, Penobscot to Clinton. Furnishes... dating from 1781 June 22 in the series Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester: Papers. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- PRO 30/55/30/62
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- 1781 June 22
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3573. Brigadier-General John Campbell, Fort George, Penobscot to Clinton. Furnishes a lengthy report about the strength of the garrison, its defences and facilities for the officers and men. Estimates that within 6 weeks when 3 bastions are ready, the fort will be in an excellent state of defence. Also, that accommodation for officers and 350 men is excellent. Reports the escape of the rebel Brigadier-General Wadsworth and others while being held at Fort George as prisoners-of-war.
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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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Within the piece: PRO 30/55/30
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