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Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794 to George Clinton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04843 Author/Creator: Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794 Place Written: Saratoga, New York Type: Letter signed Date: 23 August 1783 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Reports on an unsuccessful conference in Canada concerning assuming control of the western forts. Indicates that General Frederick Haldimand, the governor of the province of Quebec, refused to agree on any terms until there was a definitive treaty, although he did observe a cessation of fighting. Claims that Haldimand will limit communication and attempt "to hinder any overtures, being made from the United States to the Indians."

Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794
Clinton, George, 1739-1812
Haldimand, Frederick, Sir, 1718-1791

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