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Letter from Alexander Martin to Horatio Gates
Martin, Alexander, 1740-1807
October 30, 1780
Volume 14, Page 720

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COL. ALEX. MARTIN TO MAJ. GENL. GATES.

Hillsborough, Octr. 30th, 1780.

Sir:

The Board have received a Letter directed to Mr. Penn, from Major Taylor, his Relation, the Contents of which may be necessary for you to know. The Enemy's Movements are ascertained, of which we have been some Time ignorant. Please to have the Letter returned on your Perusal thereof.

I am, Sir, Your most Obedient humble Servant,
ALEX. MARTIN.
Major Gen. Gates.