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Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801 to Titus Homer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01542 Author/Creator: Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 July 1780 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 34 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Encloses a certificate from the Board of War (not included), needed to settle his pay. Informs that he will accept the command of West Point. Although Homer was a friend of Arnold, he probably was unaware of his treasonous plans. Possibly a retained draft, with several deletions in the text by Arnold.

Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801
Homer, Titus, fl. 1780

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