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Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 to George Clinton re: situation at West Point after Arnold's treason

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07653 Author/Creator: Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1780/10/09 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 32.2 cm, Width: 21.4 cm Order a Copy

"The condition of the works and the knowledge the enemy has of them from Arnold's late shameful and treasonable conduct make it necessary that every exertion should be made to compleat them, and I have it from the commander in chief to leave nothing unattempted to accomplish it."

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