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Collection Reference Number GLC00139
From Archive Folder Documents Relating to 1781 
Title Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette to Walter Stewart discussing a recent mutiny in the Continental Army
Date 7 January 1781
Author Lafayette, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de (1757-1834)  
Recipient Stewart, Walter  
Document Type Correspondence; Military document
Content Description Writes to Colonel Stewart to ask how he is addressing a recent mutiny in the Continental Army, referred to as "the unhappy and disgraceful dispute." Also notes the expected arrival of General George Washington. On 1 January 1781, soldiers under General Anthony Wayne deserted their camp at Morristown for want of adequate food, clothing, and pay. The mutiny was later suppressed by General Arthur St. Clair; Lafayette indicates he spoke to St. Clair about the matter and is in disbelief. The letter is dated 1781 but incorrectly docketed 1780.
Subjects Continental Army  Revolutionary War  Military History  Rebellion  Mutiny  Soldier's Pay  France  Rebellion  
People Lafayette, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de (1757-1834)  Stewart, Walter (1756-1796)  
Place written Morristown, New Jersey
Theme The American Revolution
Sub-collection The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859
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