Delegates to Congress . Letters of delegates to Congress, 1774-1789, Volume 8, September 19 1777-January 31 1778
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Cornelius Harnett to To: Richard Caswell


Sir
Lancaster Sepr. 27. 1777

   I did myself the Honor of writing Your Excellency a few days ago from Philadelphia, since which Congress have been obliged to Decamp, Genl. How having by many different Maneouvers got between Our Army & the City, & can when he pleases take possession of it. But it seems his intention is to Come to another Battle with Our Army first. Genl. Washington will in a day or two be reinforced with 1500 Regulars under Genl. McDugal from Peekskiln & 2000 Virginians & we hope will be able to Circumvent Howes schemes. Should he meet with a severe Check now, his Scituation will be rendered uneasy to



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   Picture of Lancaster, Pennsylvania


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him, if he is not entirely ruined. Genl. Gates' army to the Northward is very Strong & we have every reason hourly to expect good news from that Quarter. It is thought Genl Burgoyn must fight or retire either of which must put an End for some time to further Hostilities in that Quarter we hope. Congress intends to proceed to business this day. I can send Your Excellency no news papers as yet. Messrs. Burk & Penn are neither of them Arrived. I expect them today. I am with great regard, Your Excellencys Most Obed huml Servt.


Cornl. Harnett


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