Camped on the banks of the Susquehanna River. Does not know when he will return: "the present expedition is of vast importance to the safety and protection of our frontier settlements". Army to be about 5000 men.
Kirkland, J. B. & Kirkland, S. .
(1779, June 27).
Samuel Kirkland to Jerusha Kirkland.
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Kirkland, Jerusha Bingham and Kirkland, Samuel.
June 27th, 1779.
“Samuel Kirkland to Jerusha Kirkland”.
Last modified March 16, 2023.
Digital Collections, Hamilton College Library.
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