ALS, [n.d.] : [s.l.], to Benjamin Walker.

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ALS, [n.d.] : [s.l.], to Benjamin Walker.

In this letter Steuben refers to his treatment by Congress. He forwards some letter (not present) to Walker, asking for a reply. He refers to his "miserable situation" and hopes with all his heart his present letter will be the last one he has to write on the particular subject. "It is contrary to my nature to flatter those people who have treated me with injustice."

1 p. ; 22.5 x 18.5 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6885319

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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