Arnold, Benedict (1741-1801) To: Mr. Deane.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07938 Author/Creator: Arnold, Benedict (1741-1801) Place Written: Cambridge Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 September 1775 Pagination: 2 p. +docket. 29.9 x 18.8 cm. Order a Copy
Account of Ticonderoga.
Cambridge Sep. 6. 1775
Dear Sir,
The day after I parted with you General Washington Desired me to wait the Return of his express sent to Gen. Shuyler which prevented my seeing you at Weartonsfield. the Gen has thought to give me <the> Command of a Detachment of two Regiments, & three Companys of Rifle Men, Consisting of Near 120 Men, with whom I excpect to March in 3 or 4 Days for Quebec via Kenebec -
my Appointment [inserted above: from the general] is that of a Colonel, whether He will write the Congress [struck: on the matter] [struck: of} inserted above: or] whether I have friends enough there to consider [inserted above: me in] the matter, I know not. [Struck: I am told by Capt. Read there is a] I have taken the Liberty to Inclose you my Acco. with the Provence of the Masschussettes Bay, and their Acco. as they have been pleased to Settle it. there is Due to me a balance of L45.14.1 I beg the favr of you to lay the Acco. before the Continental Congress, which I make no Doubt, they will order to be paid. I have Inclosed the Receipts of the Commissary for the Cattle. Also a Mem. where the horses were left, by which you w see it was impossible, [struck: (ill) slow so] to D.l them to Colonel Gatson according to the Directions of the Committee, as the day After my receiving [struck: my] their orders [inserted above: He] left Ticonderoga for Cambridge. I here to have my account adjusted, which I believe you will not think unreasonable. I have Changed my horse here, I think the deduction made in my account by the Committee for the battle horses, cash that I had by their order paid to the People, my wages, are very unreasonable and cruel. If this balance by me I am fifty pounds, in advance, on the expedition, which I have not charged- the difference arrising in cash. Buills' payroll is from this, allowing him pay no more than, the Date of my resignation, tho, they were in service seven days after before relieved. I make no Doubt of your Frienship and Intrust in this matter of the account and Expedition, the account when allowed I beg you will please receive and remit my Sister in New Haven - Nothing had occured since you were here worth your notice, I shall be very [inserted above: glad] to have the pleasure of [inserted above: receiving] a line from you, on my tour Which, may favorably reach me by return of Post.
I am with great esteem and respect
Dear Sir Your most obedient humble servant.
B. Arnold
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