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Letter, Th. [Thomas] Butler, Aid de Camp, Head Quarters [sic], Mobile, thanking the Governor for being so quick to send troops, discussing his difficulties in obtaining a supply of muskets, stating that he hopes that the burning of [Washington, D. C.] will unite the country against the enemy, expressing sympathy over the death of the Governor's brother, Major Andrew Holmes.

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  • Doc Number: 2041
  • Administration: David Holmes
  • Date(s): 1814-09-30
  • Description: Letter, Th. [Thomas] Butler, Aid de Camp, Head Quarters [sic], Mobile, thanking the Governor for being so quick to send troops, discussing his difficulties in obtaining a supply of muskets, stating that he hopes that the burning of [Washington, D. C.] will unite the country against the enemy, expressing sympathy over the death of the Governor's brother, Major Andrew Holmes.
  • Call Number: Series 0488
  • Filename: 488-2041-04.tif