Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794 to William North
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.086 Author/Creator: Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: September 17, 1790 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.7 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy
Written by von Steuben as a retired Revolution officer to North as a gentleman farmer in upstate New York. North was von Steuben's aide-de-camp during the Revolution. Translation is in the collateral file. Apologizes for tardy response. Discusses his memoirs that he presented to Congress. Says his friends think they will be very popular, but he is skeptical because of the misfortune that has befallen him since the Revolution. Recipient noted in letter. Note in collateral file says the letter is from 1790.
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