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George Washington to Philip Schuyler, July 22, 1777
Smiths Clove [ New York ] July 22, 1777. Is sending Brigadier General John Glover’s brigade to reinforce Schuyler.
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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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George Washington to Philip Schuyler, July 24, 1777
Ramapo [ New Jersey ] July 24, 1777. Is disappointed in number of militia sent to Schuyler. Regrets inability to send Schuyler more Continental troops, but believes Schuyler will be…
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George Washington to Elisha Sheldon, July 24, 1777
Ramapo [ New Jersey ] July 24, 1777. Orders Sheldon to Headquarters.
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George Washington to William Franklin, July 25, 1777
Ramapo [ New Jersey ] July 25, 1777. Expresses sympathy with Franklin’s request to see sick wife. Regrets that commanding general cannot supersede a congressional resolution, but has forwarded Franklin’s…
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George Washington to John Hancock, July 25, 1777
Ramapo [ New Jersey ] July 25, 1777. Introduces Monsieur D’Avout.
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George Washington to Israel Putnam, July 25, 1777
Pompton Plains [ New Jersey ] July 25, 1777. Reports that Philadelphia is probable destination of enemy fleet. Orders Putnam to replace part of Continental troops at Peekskill with New…
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George Washington to Theodorick Bland, July 26, 1777
Mr. Lott’s [ East of Morristown, New Jersey ] July 26, 1777. Orders Bland to halt at Bristol, Pennsylvania, or Trenton and then proceed to Philadelphia if enemy is in…
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George Washington to William Heath, July 27, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] July 27, 1777. Disapproves of requisition of arms for proposed St. Johns expedition. Approves of Heath’s methods of dealing with deserters. Requests Heath not to…
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George Washington to Robert Erskine, July 28, 1777
Flemington [ New Jersey ] July 28, 1777. Offers Erskine position of geographer with the Army.
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George Washington to Thomas Mifflin, July 28, 1777
Flemington [ New Jersey ] July 28, 1777. Believes that appearance of enemy fleet off Little Egg Harbor is proof that its destination is Philadelphia. Orders Mifflin to reconnoiter area…
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George Washington to Nathanael Greene, August 1, 1777
Chester [ Pennsylvania ] August 1, 1777. Orders Greene to hold men in readiness to march and to give the necessary orders to quartermaster general and commissary general respecting provisions…
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George Washington to Israel Putnam, August 1, 1777
Chester [ Pennsylvania ] August 1, 1777. Warns of probable attack on Highlands. Discusses orders given to Major General John Sullivan and Governor George Clinton to aid Putnam. Instructs Putnam…
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George Washington to Philippe-Hubert, chevalier de Preudhomme de Borre, August 3, 1777
Philadelphia, August 3, 1777 . Orders De Borre to remain at Bound Brook until enemy arrives at “the Hook” and then to proceed to Peekskill. Condemns De Borre’s execution of…
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George Washington to Francis Nash, August 3, 1777
City Tavern [ Philadelphia ] August 3, 1777. Orders Nash to hold troops and vessels in readiness.
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, August 4, 1777
[ Philadelphia ] August 4, 1777. Forwards Congress’ appointment of Gates to the command of Northern Department.
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George Washington to New York Council of Safety, August 4, 1777
Philadelphia, August 4, 1777 . Warns of danger of popular attitude toward fall of Ticonderoga and the advance of General John Burgoyne. Does not wish to aid Northern Department by…
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, August 6, 1777
Camp near Germantown [ Pennsylvania ] August 6, 1777. Notifies Gates that De Malmady 1 has been given permission to serve under Gates in Northern Department.
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, August 7, 1777
Camp near Germantown [ Pennsylvania ] August 7, 1777. Notifies Gates that Du Bouchet 1 has been given permission to serve under Gates in the Northern Department.
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George Washington to John Hancock, August 10, 1777
Camp near Germantown [ Pennsylvania ] August 10, 1777. Reports that Army has been moved to Coryells Ferry. Discusses desirability of defending Fort Island rather than Billingsport. Asks permission to…
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George Washington to John Hancock, August 12, 1777
Camp at Cross Roads 1 [ Pennsylvania ] August 12, 1777. Has instructed Brigadier General Silas Newcomb to maintain New Jersey militia at Woodbury. Asks if Major General Tronson du…
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George Washington to Elias Dayton, August 14, 1777
Camp at Cross Roads [ Pennsylvania ] August 14, 1777. Instructs Dayton to send information on strength of the enemy at Kings Bridge and on Staten Island. Also asks Dayton…
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George Washington to John Hancock, August 15, 1777
Camp at Cross Roads [ Pennsylvania ] August 15, 1777. Suggests plan of defence for Fort Island based on Major General Tronson du Coudray’s maps.
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George Washington to George Clinton, August 16, 1777
Camp at Cross Roads [ Pennsylvania ] August 16, 1777. Discusses importance of the two actions near Fort Schuyler. Asks for more information. Commends New York’s efforts. States that a…
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George Washington to Benjamin Franklin, August 17, 1777
[ Camp at Cross Roads, Pennsylvania ] August 17, 1777. Acknowledges receipt of Turgot’s 2 recommendation for a French volunteer. Discusses difficulty of placing French officers and advises Franklin to…