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Letter from John Ashe to Richard Caswell
Ashe, John, 1725-1781
August 05, 1777
Volume 11, Page 561

GEN. JOHN ASHE TO GOV. CASWELL.
[From Executive Letter Book.]

August 5th, 1777.

Sir:—

After I had enclosed my letter of yesterday to your Excellency, the enclosed letter from Capt. Rowan amongst other dispatches from Cumberland and Bladen was delivered me. As it contains the amount of the content of the others, and things necessary for your Excellency to be acquainted with, I have enclosed it.

I am with due esteem and respect
Your Excellency's most obed't. & very Humble Ser't,
JOHN ASHE.