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Letter from James Kenan to Richard Caswell
Kenan, James, 1740-1810
July 01, 1778
Volume 13, Page 183

COL. JAS. KENAN TO GOV. CASWELL.
[From Executive Letter Book.]

Duplin July 1st 1778.

Sir:

The clothing and other things are ready for the Soldiers belonging to this county. They embody to-morrow at the same time declare they will not march until the bounty is paid them. I hope it is arrived by this, and your Excellency will direct me the most speedy way to receive it for them, as I wish them not to be detained here. If your Excellency has received any late news from the No'ward shall be much obliged to you to favor me with it by Mr. Amis.

I am Sir, your mo. ob. & very hume. servt.
JAS. KENAN.