Anonymous letter to John Langdon, 1778 September 25
- Collection Name:
- Langdon-Elwyn Family Papers, 1762-1972
- Title:
- Anonymous letter to John Langdon, 1778 September 25
- Creator:
- Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794
- Creator Role:
- Author
- Accession / Call Number:
- 1981.111
- Object ID:
- 1981.111.008.001
- Date:
- 1778/09/05
- Type of Material:
- textual record
- Physical Description:
- 1 letter
- Language:
- English
- Scope and Content:
- Anonymous letter, identified as from Baron Steuben, in Fredericksburg, VA, to Governor John Langdon in Portsmouth, NH, dated September 25, 1778. In the letter, Steuben notes he has taken Anthony Garoutte from the hospital where he was very sick after being held prisoner by the enemy. He notes he has spent a great deal on him and has grown fond of the man. As such, he inquires if Langdon would discharge him from military service should another man be enlisted in his place.
- Locations:
- Fredericksburg, VA
Portsmouth, NH - People:
- Langdon, John, 1741-1819 , Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794
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- Restrictions:
- Available for research.
- Level Description:
- Item
- Box Number:
- 1
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