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Ridley, Matthew, 1749-1789 to Gouverneur Morris

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05992 Author/Creator: Ridley, Matthew, 1749-1789 Place Written: Rouen, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 16, 1782 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 24.3 cm, Width: 18.2 cm Order a Copy

Comments on the arrival of Benedict Arnold in England. Claims that "England is not disposed to Peace." Contains some personal discussion, including comments about their correspondence, his sons, and French women.

Ridley, Matthew, 1749-1789
Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801

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