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- GLC#
- GLC05533.01
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 18 June 1780
- Author/Creator
- André, John, 1751-1780
- Title
- to Joseph Chew
- Place Written
- s.l.
- Pagination
- 2 p. : address ; Height: 22.3 cm, Width: 37 cm
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Reports that Benedict Arnold, "the Rebel General," is to take command in Connecticut and that he is expected to leave from West Point to go to New Haven daily. Asks Chew to send spies to watch his travels. On verso is a note dated 19 June by Chew stating that he has sent two men in the direction given by Major Andre and details what they will be paid for the service.
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