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 Title:  Andre, Major John, Letter Regarding the Battle of Germantown     
 Dates:  1777 (September 28 and October 8) 
 Abstract:  This letter from Major John Andre recounts specific details of the Battle of Germantown. It is extremely content rich and describes the conflict, the surrounding area, and the people. This letter is a recent acquisition and complements SMS Coll's 9 and 10.

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 Call #:  Mss.SMs.Coll.7 
 Extent:  1 item(s) 
 Topics:  American Revolution | Military History | Philadelphia History 
 Genre:  Military Records 
 Subjects:  Brandywine, Battle of, 1777 | British Landing at Head of Elk, Maryland, 1777 | Germantown, Battle of, 1777 | Paoli Massacre, 1777 
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 Title:  Keugh, Lieutenant William, Report of British Officer to His Majesty from Camp at German Town 28th of Setptemr. 1777     
 Dates:  1777 September 28- October 7 
 Abstract:  This collection contains an official account of the British Army's actions in the Philadelphia-area during the American Revolution. It complements SMS Coll 7 and SMS Coll 9. Recorded by British Army officer Lieutenant William Keugh, the after action report is extensive and detailed.

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 Call #:  Mss.SMs.Coll.8 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  American Revolution | Military History | Philadelphia History 
 Genre:  Military Records | Official Government Documents and Records 
 Subjects:  Brandywine, Battle of, 1777 | British Landing at Head of Elk, Maryland, 1777 | Germantown, Battle of, 1777 | Paoli Massacre, 1777