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Guide to the Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben Papers
1778-1851 (bulk 1779-1781)
MS 591
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794 |
| Title: |
Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben papers |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1778-1851 (bulk 1779-1781) |
| Abstract: |
The collection includes correspondence, orders, memoranda, petitions, indentures,
and writings on military topics by Baron von Steuben during his tenure as an officer
of the American army, as well as material relating to his estate and memorials.
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| Quantity: |
7 Linear feet (15 boxes [1 oversize], 6 volumes) |
| Location: |
For more information on making arrangements to consult the collection, please visit
www.nyhistory.org/library/visit.
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| Language: |
The documents in the collection are in English and French. |
| Call Phrase: |
MS 591 |
