Uncommon ALS signed “L. Woodbery, Lt. Com'd,” one page, 8.25 x 5.5, November 7, 1780. Written from Fort Montgomery, a letter to Major General William heath, in full: "As it is often The Case that parties Want to pass out of season who have not proper passes alltho I am Very Well Acquainted with them I have not let them pass according to the Gen'l orders Sir I should be glad to know if I should be safe to let them pass in cases of that kind if it be towards Camp as it Cant be Expected They are Deserting as it is Very troubelsom sending up with every party." Letter is affixed to a slightly larger sheet. In very good condition, with foxing and staining, and old repairs to split folds.
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