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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01890 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1777 |
| Title | Patrick Henry to Thomas Johnson regarding the presence of British ships |
| Date | 10 December 1777 |
| Author | Henry, Patrick (1736-1799) |
| Recipient | Johnson, Thomas |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Henry, Governor of Virginia, encloses a piece of paper (not included) informing Johnson, Governor of Maryland, that the inhabitants residing near the Potomac River are in danger. Reports that several British warships are sailing upriver, and that he has ordered galleys to the meet the enemies' ships. Requests that Johnson send vessels to assist in defending the Potomac. |
| Subjects | Navy Revolutionary War Government and Civics Military History Global History and Civics Maritime |
| People | Henry, Patrick (1736-1799) Johnson, Thomas (1732-1819) |
| Place written | Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Naval & Maritime; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Henry served in the Continental Congress 1774-1775 and was Governor of Virginia 1776-1779 and 1784-1786. Johnson served in the Continental Congress 1774-1776 and as the first Governor of Maryland 1777-1779. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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