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Letter from Thomas Burke to Jethro Sumner
Burke, Thomas, ca. 1747-1783
February 16, 1782
Volume 16, Page 508

GOV. THOS. BURKE TO BRIG. GEN. SUMNER.

Halifax, March 16th, 1782.

Sir:

Major Hogg will have occasion for several Continental Officers to assist him on the service which I mentioned to you, and which he will further explain to you. I request you to give him such of the Gentlemen as you deem can be best spared from the service in Camp, and you thereby much oblige

Yr. very Obt. St.,
THOS. BURKE.