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George Washington to John Sullivan, October 24, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 24, 1778 . Asks Sullivan to send news of arrival of British fleet to Major General Horatio Gates and to Headquarters.
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George Washington to Alexander McDougall, October 24, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 24, 1778 . Informs McDougall that Major General Horatio Gates has been given instructions about proceeding to the danger area.
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, October 24, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 24, 1778 . Reports that troops have been ordered eastward. Orders Gates to area threatened by British in the event of a British landing.
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George Washington to Charles Mynn Thurston, October 22, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 22, 1778 . Regrets that Thruston must resign from Army.
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George Washington to Charles Henri Hector, comte d’ Estaing, October 22, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 22, 1778 . Sends news of departure of British fleet, which is presumably bound for West Indies.
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George Washington to Henry Laurens, October 21, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 21, 1778 . Introduces Lieutenant Colonel Mauduit du Plessis, who wishes to leave country.
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George Washington to Lord (née William Alexander) Stirling, October 21, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 21, 1778 . Asks Stirling to investigate existing “commerce� between enemy and inhabitants of New Jersey.
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George Washington to John Stark, October 19, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 19, 1778 . Orders Stark to Providence.
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George Washington to Edward Hand, October 19, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 19, 1778 . Orders Hand to Albany and sends details of the proposed expedition against Anaquaga.
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George Washington to Charles Henri Hector, comte d’ Estaing, October 18, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 18, 1778 . Acknowledges receipt of D’Estaing’s letters. Encloses extracts of information concerning the enemy.