circa 11 March 1783
Putnam, Rufus, 1738-1824
[Rufus Putnam's examination "of certain anonymous letters" leading to officers' discontent]
Pertains to the Newburgh Petition and Conspiracy. General Putnam writes an open letter "to the Officers in the Army" expressing reservations about officers' plan to obtain back pay and other concessions from Congress. Urges them not to threaten or...
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