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[Thomas Gage] autograph draft to [Hugh] Percy, April 19, 1775

[Thomas Gage] autograph draft to [Hugh] Percy, April 19, 1775; Boston, [Province of Massachusetts Bay].

From the Thomas Gage Papers, American Series.

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Page 1 and Signatory Page of [Thomas Gage] autograph draft to [Hugh, Lord] Percy, April 19, 1775; Boston, [Province of Massachusetts Bay]. Manuscript Letter.

My Lord,

Genl. Pigot, will pass over with a Reinforce= / =ment and fresh ammunition. The Boats which carry him / may return with the men Grenadiers and Light Infantry who must be most fatigued, and the / wounded.

I propose sending over Capt. Montresor ^immediately with Intrenching Tools / to throw up a sort of Redoubt on the Hill ^and to leave some 200 men / and Guns in it, and if it’s adviseable during the Course / of the night, to bring your Lordship’s men over. The new fresh / Brigade may carry on the works. Fresh ammunition has been / ordered long ago. / I am &ca.

Copy To / The Right Honble. Lord / Percy / Boston 19th April 1775

Address Panel of [Thomas Gage] autograph draft to [Hugh, Lord] Percy, April 19, 1775; Boston, [Province of Massachusetts Bay]. Manuscript Letter.