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In Lat. 32. Long. 70. A man just arrived at Baltimore saw 160 large Vessells steering SW. & WS.W, were these intended for Chas'town, you know before this, it is suspected that they are a fleet which Burgoyne with Men is carrying to the Southward ² — Rise My dear Carolina Men — Rise to A Man, to the Southern Provinces is reserved for aught I know the glorious task of rescuing America from Slavery here & hereafter —