Manuscript
Letter to Col. William Preston from Maj. Arthur Campbell, Back Page
The back page of a repaired letter from Maj. Arthur Campbell to William Preston. From Preston and Virginia Papers [Calendar series Volume 1]: "Royal Oak. Letter to Col. William Preston. Capture and escape of Captain Shelby's negro wench; some think Capt. John Logan is still about, others that Will Emery is responsible for depredations; the latter served as interpreter 'when Col. Donelson run the line'; robbed Knox and Skaggs; Captain Cocke's prospects of raising a large company; Captains Russell and Shelby to return by way of Kentucky; want Boone to meet them at mouth of Dick's River; advisability of sending Captain Cocke instead. A. L. S. pp. Endorsed: Mr. Campbell Octr. 9th 1774." |
Image ID: | 99725 |
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Creation Date: | 10 12 1774 |
Creator Name: | Campbell, Arthur |
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Collection Name: | Draper Manuscripts: William Preston Papers, 1731-1791 |
Genre: | Manuscript |
Original Format Type: | manuscript |
Original Format Number: | Draper QQ, Volume 3, Page 117 |
Original Dimensions: | 8 x 12.25 inches |
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