Letters from George Washington

Letter

George Washington to Clement Biddle, November 20, 1778

From George Washington

To Clement Biddle

November 20, 1778

Fredericksburg [ New York ] November 20, 1778 . Orders Biddle to impress forage for troops.

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George Washington to Alexander McDougall, November 19, 1778

From George Washington

To Alexander McDougall

November 19, 1778

[ Fredericksburg, New York ] November 19, 1778 . Orders McDougall to halt with the two Connecticut brigades and to send Brigadier General John Nixon on to Danbury.

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George Washington to Henry Laurens, November 19, 1778

From George Washington

To Henry Laurens

November 19, 1778

Fredericksburg [ New York ] November 19, 1778 . States that Colonel Armand wishes Congress to commission officers who served in his corps, and that Armand intends to leave for…

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George Washington to Alexander McDougall, November 17, 1778

From George Washington

To Alexander McDougall

November 17, 1778

Fredericksburg [ New York ] November 17, 1778 . Orders McDougall to Danbury.

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George Washington to Henry Laurens, November 16, 1778

From George Washington

To Henry Laurens

November 16, 1778

Fredericksburg [ New York ] November 16, 1778 . Transmits news of attack on Cherry Valley. Believes that only way to prevent such attacks is to carry on an offensive…

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George Washington to Henry Laurens, November 14, 1778

From George Washington

To Henry Laurens

November 14, 1778

Fredericksburg [ New York ] November 14, 1778 . Discusses advantages and disadvantages of proposed Canadian expedition.

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George Washington to Henry Laurens, November 13, 1778

From George Washington

To Henry Laurens

November 13, 1778

Fredericksburg [ New York ] November 13, 1778 . States that Baron von Steuben waits upon Congress on the subject of the inspectorship.

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George Washington to Charles Henri Hector, comte d’ Estaing, November 5, 1778

From George Washington

To Charles Henri Hector, comte d’ Estaing

November 5, 1778

Fredericksburg [ New York ] November 5, 1778 . Reports that British ships have sailed from Sandy Hook.

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George Washington to Israel Putnam, November 2, 1778

From George Washington

To Israel Putnam

November 2, 1778

Fredericksburg [ New York ] November 2, 1778 . Orders Putnam to assume command of division lately under command of Major General Horatio Gates.

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George Washington to Charles Scott, October 31, 1778

From George Washington

To Charles Scott

October 31, 1778

[ Fredericksburg New York ] October 31, 1778 . Is doubtful about plans of the British. Asks Scott to obtain information concerning British plans for forage and wood. Regrets Scott…

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