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Colonial and State Records of North Carolina
Letter from Thomas Burke to Joel Lewis
Burke, Thomas, ca. 1747-1783
February 15, 1782
Volume 16, Page 512

GOVERNOR THOS. BURKE TO MAJ. LEWIS.

Halifax, February 15th, 1782.

Sir:

You will immediately repair to this place and be prepared to give me the best account that can be procured of the Troops ordered to be raised from the State Legion which I shall immediately arrange, and send on Duty. I request you will loose as little time as Possible.

I am, Sir, your Humble Servant,
THOS. BURKE.
Major Lewis of the State Troops.