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George Washington to George Clinton, April 20, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] April 20, 1777. Discusses whether enemy plans to attack Philadelphia or move up North River. Reminds Clinton to call out militia. Approves of placing a…
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Letters from George Washington
B. 1732 · D. 1799
George Washington was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. As commander of the Continental Army, Washington led Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War against the British Empire. He is commonly known as the Father of His Country for his role in bringing about American independence.
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1,032 letters
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George Washington to John Hancock, April 23, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] April 23, 1777. Requests apprehension of a spy.
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George Washington to John Hancock, April 26, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] April 26, 1777. Gives instructions concerning pay of American prisoners. Discusses conduct and influence of Tories.
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George Washington to Gurdon Saltonstall, April 28, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] April 28, 1777. Refuses to comply with Saltonstall’s request for back pay.
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George Washington to Massachusetts Legislature, May 3, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 3, 1777. Transmits congressional resolve concerning defense of Ticonderoga.
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George Washington to Alexander McDougall, May 3, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 3, 1777. Approves detention of Seward’s 1 company. States that the sailing of British ships from Amboy, New Jersey, necessitates further attention to British…
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George Washington to Meshech Weare, May 3, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 3, 1777. Transmits congressional resolve concerning defense of Ticonderoga.
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, May 7, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 7, 1777. Encloses letter to Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, who is needed at Headquarters.
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George Washington to Alexander McDougall, May 11, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 11, 1777. States that Major General Nathanael Greene and Brigadier General Henry Knox will inspect posts under McDougall’s command.
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George Washington to James Mitchell Varnum, May 14, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 14, 1777. Orders Varnum to forward recruits despite the opposition of the Rhode Islanders.
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George Washington to Alexander McDougall, May 23, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 23, 1777. Commends McDougall on his attachment to the cause. Suggests that the needed food can be obtained at Albany. Agrees that uniformity of…
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George Washington to James Warren, May 23, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 23, 1777. Commends Massachusetts’ exertions, but states that still more effort is necessary. Lists reasons why the invasion of Massachusetts is unlikely. Discusses the…
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George Washington to Charles Thomson, May 24, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 24, 1777. Encloses copy of plan for establishing a cavalry force.
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George Washington to Robert Morris, May 28, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 28, 1777. Encloses a letter from Major General Charles Lee. 2 States that he (Washington) is on his way to Bound Brook.
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George Washington to John Sullivan, May 29, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 29, 1777. Orders Sullivan to send intelligence concerning the enemy as rapidly as possible. Repeats orders for rerouting men and wagons. States that John…
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George Washington to William Health, June 1, 1777
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 1, 1777. Discusses arrival of Du Coudray. 1 Approves of removal of military stores.
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George Washington to Samuel Holden Parsons, June 1, 1777
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 1, 1777. Orders all troops not needed for the Long Island expedition to Peekskill, New York.
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George Washington to Charles, Earl Cornwallis, June 2, 1777
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 2, 1777. Remonstrates against murder of William Martin. 1
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George Washington to John Hancock, June 2, 1777
Middlebrook Camp [ New Jersey ] June 2, 1777. Encloses news from Northern Department. Deplores deficiency of troops. States that Colonel Elias Boudinot 1 is going to Philadelphia to discuss…
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George Washington to James Lovell, June 4, 1777
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 4, 1777. Discusses the qualifications of Lutterloh. 2
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George Washington to Charles, Earl Cornwallis, June 6, 1777
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 6, 1777. States that all supplies for prisoners must go through Colonel Elias Boudinot’s hands. Assures Cornwallis that the greatest care will be taken…
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George Washington to Samuel Blachley Webb, June 7, 1777
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 7, 1777. Censures Webb for overdrafts of clothing. Orders Webb to march to Peekskill.
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George Washington to Charles Armand, June 11, 1777
[ Middlebrook, New Jersey ] June 11, 1777. Orders Armand to assume command of Ottendorf’s 2 corps, to expand this corps to a full regiment, and in the future to…
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George Washington to Charles Thomson, June 13, 1777
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 13, 1777. Encloses copy of a plan for the establishment of a cavalry force.