Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801 to Titus Homer
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01542 Author/Creator: Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 8, 1780 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 34 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy
Encloses a certificate from the Board of War (not included), needed to settle his pay. Arnold informs Homer that he will accept the command of West Point. Although Homer was a friend of Arnold, he probably was unaware of his treasonous plans. Possibly a retained draft, with several deletions in the text by Arnold.
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