Letter signed by James Forbes, Continental Congressman from Maryland, from Philadelphia. "A letter from General Washington just came to hand advises us of a very large embarkation from NY having parted with General Clinton and a number of Horse. He thinks their destination is Chesapeake Bay." Forbes wants to be relieved of his duty as Congressman., 12/30/1779

Letter signed by James Forbes, Continental Congressman from Maryland, from Philadelphia. "A letter from General Washington just came to hand advises us of a very large embarkation from NY having parted with General Clinton and a number of Horse. He thinks their destination is Chesapeake Bay." Forbes wants to be relieved of his duty as Congressman., 12/30/1779, 10.1.1.5373, item: 5373. Maryland Manuscripts collection, 0047-MDHC. Special Collections and University Archives. https://archives.lib.umd.edu//repositories/2/archival_objects/322636 Accessed November 28, 2024.