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- GLC#
- GLC00954
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- August 11, 1780
- Author/Creator
- Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
- Title
- to Clement Biddle
- Place Written
- Tappan, New York
- Pagination
- 3 p. : docket ; Height: 34 cm, Width: 21 cm
- Language
- English
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Greene sends Biddle a copy of the resolution appointing Timothy Pickering Quarter Master General of the Continental Army (not included), which occurred after Greene was forced out of the position into retirement. Discusses his resignation and his worries about the consequences of the change for the current military campaign. He asks Biddle for an account of debts from his department. Letter written at Camp Tappan.
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