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- GLC#
- GLC03301
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 25 July 1768
- Author/Creator
- Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801
- Title
- to Margaret Arnold
- Place Written
- St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
- Pagination
- 2 p. : address ; Height: 31 cm, Width: 19 cm
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- Road to Revolution
Writes to his wife, Peggy, in New Haven, Connecticut. Informs that he has sent her brandy, oranges, coconuts, handkerchiefs, and more from the West Indies and hopes the shipment has arrived safely. Briefly discusses his own trade. Desires to return to his family, " ... a separation from you is attended with the most Cruel Anxiety, you who are with your Friends Cannot Imagine my Impatience to leave this Savage Island & be with you & my Friends who are most Dear to me." Mentions some pending law suits. Gives love to the family. With an initialed postscript.
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