British Officers Baggage captured at the Stony Point Garrison, 1779. A. Skinner, Deputy Commissary of Prisoners, to Colonel Butler. [From the original manuscript.] “18th July 1779 Sir with this I have Sent two of the Negroe Boys who were taken in the fort -- I wrote you abt half an hour ago relative to my Situation respecting the officers of the British in my Care. They say that what they have was given them and I wou’d wish to have your or the General’s Direction. [Dagger symbol.] Whatever it is. it shall be done. I am in haste Dr Col Yours &c A. Skinner D C G Prisr.” [Dagger.] It is probable that the following refers to the subject here alluded to:- [From the original manuscript.] “Inventory of baggage taken from the British Officers, vizt. /Superfine Scarlet Cloth (Supposed) a Pattern for a coat of
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