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Letter from Edmund Gamble to Jethro Sumner
Gamble, Edmund
July 23, 1781
Volume 15, Page 567

CAPT. E. GAMBLE TO GENERAL SUMNER.

Salisbury, 23rd July, 1781.

Dear General:

By one of my expresses which arrived this moment, from his Excellency the Governor, you will receive three letters, one addressed to Major Genl. Greene & two to yourself, which I hope will go safe to your hands. You will infinitely oblige me by having General Greene's letters forwarded as soon as possible. I hope you will see cause to send back the reduced Team and Waggon you mentioned at your departure. As also Major Hogg requests to you to send him back Sergt. Reen if you see cause.

I have the honor to be,
With respect and esteem,
Yr. mo. ob. Servt.,
E. GAMBLE.