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Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 to Clement Biddle

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00954 Author/Creator: Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 Place Written: Tappan, New York Type: Letter signed Date: August 11, 1780 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 34 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Sends Biddle a copy of the resolution appointing Timothy Pickering Quarter Master General of the Continental Army (not included), which occurred after Greene was forced out of the position into retirement. Discusses his resignation and his worries about the consequences of the change for the current military campaign. Asks Biddle for an account of debts from his department. Written at Camp Tappan.

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

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