Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801 to unknown
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03302 Author/Creator: Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 July 1778 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 32 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Mentions that business and ill health have kept him from writing. Congratulates him on the arrival of the French fleet and the minister. Informs that the fleet has gone to Rhode Island. Addressed to "Dear General." Washington is suggested as a possible recipient based upon Arnold's comments about the French fleet. The letter has suffered severe damage and lacks its address leaf.
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