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Title: Fleming, William to [Thomas Jefferson], 1776 July 27; B J35.51 no.19. Fleming, William, 1729-1795. Letter to [Thomas Jefferson]
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16693
Description: Letter from William Fleming to Thomas Jefferson about the war in Canada and Hickey Plot in New York. Fleming reflects on his anxiety of the situation and the general state of mind in America. Fleming then turns to specifics about Virginia government, including nominations as well as Jefferson's own nomination. Fleming concludes with a description of the weather, noting there has recently been a drought.; Recipient's copy at the Library of Congress, this is a transcription.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Canadian Invasion, 1775-1776; Canada--History--1775-1783; Hickey Plot, 1776; Virginia. General Assembly. House of Burgesses
Date: 1776-07-27; 2022

Title: Bache, Sarah Franklin to William Temple Franklin, 1781 July 17; Bache, Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808. to William Temple Franklin.
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27220
Description: Letter from Sarah Franklin Bache to William Temple Franklin. Sends her letter by Mrs. McCarty whom his grandfather was well acquainted with in Canada. Mrs. Dorcas Montgomery is going in the same vessel, but she is not on good terms with her now. Old Dr. William Shippen has just called with a letter for Dr. Franklin; tells a wonderful story about his son's house being struck by lightning. Mr. Bryson is still in the post office.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Family life--18th century; Canada--History--1775-1783; Bache, Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-07-17; 2022

Title: Countermanding orders respecting Indian expedition; Countermanding orders respecting indian expedition
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22902
Description: Letter stating that a Committee of Congress has stated that a Canada expedition is to take place.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Canada--History--1775-1783; Indians of North America--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Date: 1779-02-17; 2022

Title: Washington, George to Richard Henry Lee, 1776 May 18; Washington, George (1732-1799). ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16580
Description: Letter from George Washington to Richard Henry Lee where he sends letters to him and "Doctor Franklin".; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States. Declaration of Independence--Signers; United States--Relations--Canada; Canada--History--1775-1783; Canadian Invasion, 1775-1776; Diplomacy; Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Date: 1776-05-18; 2021

Title: Lee, Charles to Richard Henry Lee, 1775 December 12; Lee, Charles, 1731-1782. ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16485
Description: Letter from Charles Lee to Richard Henry Lee. Proposes seizing the estates of all opponents of liberty and banishing them to internal exile; fortify and garrison New York or destroy it. References Canadian Invasion and John Murray, Lord of Dunmore.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Politics and Causes of Revolution; Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; American loyalists; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States. Declaration of Independence--Signers; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; Canadian Invasion, 1775-1776; Canada--History--1775-1783; ; Dunmore, John Murray, Earl of, 1732-1809
Date: 1775-12-12; 2021