Benedict Arnold letter, 1776 July 26, to Richard Varrick.

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Benedict Arnold letter, 1776 July 26, to Richard Varrick.

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Letter written from Ticonderoga, New York, by General Arnold to Captain Varrick in Albany, New York, informing him of his need for and efforts to procure seamen from Connecticut. Also includes a photocopy of a letter from Arnold to Thomas Mumford, 8 June 1777, introducing Samuel Griffin who sought a position on a privateer. Location of the original letter is unknown.

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Connecticut Historical Society

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Varrick, Richard.

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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...