Letter or journal entry with sketched map of Lake Champlain, 1776 May 10-24

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1776.05.10

Identifier: RM-1029; MS-5659

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Scope and Contents

Letter or journal entry written from Montreal, Canada on May 24, 1776 with sketched map of Lake Champlain on the back. Describes movement and condition of troops and arms of the Northern Department, some have smallpox and fever. It is unknown who the creator is but was at one time attributed to David Avery. References Benedict Arnold.

Dates

1776 May 10-24

Creator

Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801 (Person)

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Extent

From the Collection: approx. 60 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Subjects

Champlain, Lake Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Manuscript maps Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Reports Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings