ADS, 1778 April 15 : Cambridge.

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ADS, 1778 April 15 : Cambridge.

Writes that many German soldiers, recently deserted from the Convention troops and hired by the American recruiters, now regret that choice and wish to return. As continuous drinking was the cause of their desertions, Riedesel orders no further trafficking in cider or brandy.

2 p. ; 23 x 19 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6823742

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Riedesel, Friedrich Adolf, Freiherr von, 1738-1800

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German army officer. From the description of Papers of Friedrich Adolf, Freiherr von Riedesel, 1775-1791. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79450242 From the description of Letter of Friedrich Adolf Freiherr von Riedesel, 1778. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71131550 Hessian army officer. From the description of Papers of Friedrich Adolf, Freiherr von Riedesel, 1776-1778. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79455943 Riedesel commanded German troops in t...