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Copy of letter, Governor Holmes, Mount Vernon, to General [Ferdinand L.] Claiborne, stating that he (Holmes) had arrived "here" only to find General [Thomas] Flournoy and his troops departed for New Orleans after having previously withdrawn from the Fort at Pierce's? Mill, requesting if it is possible for the fort to be reoccupied as it is important to the defense of "this part of the country".

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  • Doc Number: 1832
  • Administration: David Holmes
  • Date(s): 1813-11-10
  • Description: Copy of letter, Governor Holmes, Mount Vernon, to General [Ferdinand L.] Claiborne, stating that he (Holmes) had arrived "here" only to find General [Thomas] Flournoy and his troops departed for New Orleans after having previously withdrawn from the Fort at Pierce's? Mill, requesting if it is possible for the fort to be reoccupied as it is important to the defense of "this part of the country".
  • Call Number: Series 0488
  • Filename: 488-1832-01.tif