Skipwith Revolutionary War Letters
 

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Kosciuszko, Tadeusz, 1746-1817; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

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11-18-1782

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Kosciuszko recounts the Battle of James Island (S.C.) [referenced in the letter as John's Island] where the Patriots were outnumbered by the British, and where Capt. [William] Willmott was mortally wounded.

Subject Headings (Library of Congress)

James Island (S.C.) -- Battles; Battle casualties; United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783

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correspondence

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Skipwith Revolutionary War Collection, Archives and Special Collections, University of Mississippi Libraries

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Thad Kosciuszko to Nathanael Greene (18 November 1782)

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