Letter to Silas Deane, 1780.

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Letter to Silas Deane, 1780.

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Letter addressed to Silas Deane, dated 1780 March 22 from Philadelphia regarding Arnold's first court martial and acquittal for inappropriate use of public wagons. Discusses plans for expedition in conjunction with General Washington. Includes transcript of letter and biographical information on Arnold and Deane.

1 leaf ; 34 x 21 cm.

Boston Athenaeum

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Deane, Silas, 1738-1789

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Silas Deane (January 4, 1738 [O.S. December 24, 1737] – September 23, 1789) was an American Founding Father, merchant, politician, and diplomat, and a supporter of American independence. Deane served as a delegate to the Continental Congress, where he signed the Continental Association, and then became the first foreign diplomat from the United States to France. Born in Groton in the Colony of Connecticut, he received a classical training before graduating from Yale College and studying law. ...

Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801

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Revolutionary patriot, Continental Army general, and traitor. From the description of Benedict Arnold papers, 1761-1794. (New Haven Colony Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 432702702 Prior to the U.S. Revolutionary War Arnold was a merchant and trader in the West Indies. He served in the Revolutionary Army, but defected to the British in 1780 and served until the War was over. He then went to Canada and eventually to England. He was married to Margaret Mansfie...