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See catalogue entries for PRO 30/11/6/23, PRO 30/11/6/24r and PRO 30/11/6/24v.
Catalogue reference: PRO 30/11/6/23-24
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Camp near Wilmington. To Phillips. An account of his recent victory in difficult...
Catalogue reference: PRO 30/11/85/31-32
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This record is about the Camp near Wilmington. To Phillips. An account of his recent victory in difficult... dating from 1781 Apr 10 in the series Charles Cornwallis: Papers. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- PRO 30/11/85/31-32
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1781 Apr 10
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Camp near Wilmington. To Phillips. An account of his recent victory in difficult circumstances; failure of loyalists(?); has just heard of Phillips' arrival in the Chesapeake and the naval action; discusses their plan of action: an offensive war means abandoning New York and throwing their whole force into Virginia, while a defensive plan means abandoning the Carolinas, etc.; will join Phillips in the Chesapeake if Phillips is to remain there; great difficulties of communication.
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- Open Document, Open Description
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PRO 30/11
Charles Cornwallis: Papers
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Within the series: PRO 30/11
Charles Cornwallis: Papers
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