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A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation: U.S. Congressional Documents and Debates, 1774-1875
Sir, Phila. Monday. July 3rd. 1775.
I wrote by Capt. Bell that I should set out for Dover as of to-mor-row morning. I now have to tell you that the business of the Congress will not admit of my going till Sunday Morng. Therefore, if alive & well, you may expect me at Dover on the P.M. of Monday next. Since I wrote last, we have had some further accts. of the battle at Bunkers Hill in a letter signed by one Burr, who is a man much to be confided in. This letter is published in this day's paper, which I have enclosed you. By private intelligence rec'd the day before yesterday, Genl. Howe, about 3 days after the Engagement died in Boston of his wounds rec'd at Bunker's hill. The nine Compys. of Riflemen for
Penna. are nearly completed & are to be headed by Capt. Thomson as Col. & you may tell Mr. Magaw that his brother is appointed & going Major. They will be ready to march for the Camp near Boston
by the latter end of this week. This comes by [Ang. Marlone?], who I expect will find you pretty much engaged in my Harvest. I am, Sir,
Yours &c. Cesar Rodney
Tr (DLC) . Rodney, Letters (Ryden), 62 63.
Page 579
JULY 4, 1775
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