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TRANSCRIPT GLC
2437.08.173.01
Colonel George Ried. Letter
(extract, copy): Albany, to George Washington, 1782 June 08.
1 p.
Extract
of a Letter from Colo. Ried
Commandg
at Albany – 8th June 1782
[inserted
- different hand: To W.]
“I
must inform you that we are almost Distitute of Cartriges in this Quarter –
the few that are on Hand, are much too small, being made for the Militia Arms
– I wish a Quantity of Musquet Ball, Cartrige paper & thread, may be
ordered on as soon as possible – there is powder in Store sufficient for the
present – ”
I am &tc.
Signed
Geo: Ried –
Gen Washington
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