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Cambridge, February 9, 1776.
SIR: I have it in command from his Excellency, to acknowledge
To Mr˙ Levi Allen.
Robert H. Harrison to Levi Allen
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the receipt of your letter of the 27th ultimo. There is little doubt but that Colonel Allen has been sent to England. The General has inquired of General Howe about him, but received for answer, that his command did not extend to Quebeck, and that he knew nothing of your brother. As to your going to England after him, his Excellency cannot give you any opinion thereon; he cannot think there would be even a probability of success in your scheme: it would be running yourself in danger, without a prospect of rendering service to your brother. I am, &c.