Liberty Threatened: Maine in 1775


Benedict Arnold to George Washington, Oct. 27, 1775

Benedict Arnold to George Washington, Oct. 27, 1775
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Maine Historical Society

Arnold wrote to George Washington about the difficulty of the march north, noting that the roads were worse than he expected and that he was going with a small group by boat to seek provisions.

His troops were exhausted and hungry and the severe rains he mentions were from a hurricane.

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