ALS, 1782 Dec. 7, Philadelphia, to an unidentified correspondent.

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ALS, 1782 Dec. 7, Philadelphia, to an unidentified correspondent.

Criticizes Congress for financial waste and neglect, increasing bureaucracy, mismanagement of the army, and demanding powers beyond those granted by the Articles of Confederation.

1 item (8 p.) ; 24 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6724262

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