Contributed by Maine Historical Society
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The letter was written by Benedict Arnold on October 15, 1775, along his route to Quebec. He kept a letterbook where he wrote drafts of the letters he sent off to his superiors, or other officers concerning the march and supplies.
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About This Item
- Title: Benedict Arnold letter, along the Dead River, 1775
- Creator: Benedict Arnold
- Creation Date: 1775-10-15
- Subject Date: 1775
- Location: ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. 1765
- Collection: Benedict Arnold letterbook
- Object Type: Text
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- Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801--Correspondence
- Dead River (Me.)
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns--Canadian Invasion, 1775-1776
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