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Laurens, John

Laurens, John

October 28, 1754–August 27, 1782

The Army Correspondence of Col. John Laurens

1867 Collection of letters between John Laurens and his father, Henry, during the younger Laurens's military service in the Revolution. Edited by the Charleston writer William Gilmore Simms and published in a limited edition in New York City.

Letter from John Laurens to Benjamin Lincoln

Letter from John Laurens to Benjamin Lincoln discussing battle strategy and reporting the number of enemy troops opposite them on the Wappataw River. Laurens also reports that the enemy have ransacked ‘Mrs. Pinckneys’ plantation.

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  • Title Laurens, John
  • Coverage October 28, 1754–August 27, 1782
  • Author
  • Keywords Soldier, diplomat, joined General George Washington’s staff and became the best friend of fellow aide Alexander Hamilton, Elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives, served under General Nathanael Greene, operated spy network
  • Website Name South Carolina Encyclopedia
  • Publisher University of South Carolina, Institute for Southern Studies
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  • Access Date April 25, 2024
  • Original Published Date
  • Date of Last Update August 9, 2022
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