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George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, October 1, 1777
[ Skippack, Pennsylvania ] October 1, 1777. Discusses promotion of Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs and sends news of fall of Philadelphia.
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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 John Hancock, October 5, 1777
Near Pennypackers Mill [ Pennsylvania ] October 5, 1777. Describes the “unfortunate” attack on Germantown.
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George Washington to William Howe, October 6, 1777
[ Near Pennypackers Mill, Pennsylvania ] October 6, 1777 . Returns a lost dog belonging to General Howe.
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George Washington to John Hancock, October 7, 1777
Near Pennypackers Mill [ Pennsylvania ] October 7, 1777 . Reports American losses at Germantown and estimates British losses. Intends to rest the men and wait for reinforcements. Reports on…
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George Washington to James Mitchell Varnum, October 7, 1777
Pawlins Mill [ Pennsylvania ] October 7, 1777 . Orders Varnum to “the Baptist meeting House in Montgomery Township” to meet main Army.
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George Washington to John Armstrong, October 8, 1777
[ Pawlins Mill, Pennsylvania ] October 8, 1777 . Instructs Armstrong to send Brigadier General James Potter and six hundred men to intercept British communications between Philadelphia and Chester. Expects…
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George Washington to Christopher Greene, October 8, 1777
[ Pawlins Mill, Pennsylvania ] October 8, 1777 . Orders Greene’s regiment and that of Colonel Israel Angell to Red Bank as a special detachment with Greene in command.
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George Washington to William Livingston, October 8, 1777
[ Pawlins Mill, Pennsylvania ] October 8, 1777 . Asks Livingston to send a large portion of New Jersey Militia to Major General Israel Putnam. States that precarious situation in…
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George Washington to John Jameson, October 11, 1777
[ Skippack Camp, Pennsylvania ] October 11, 1777 . Orders Jameson to collect horses, clothing, and other supplies for Army.
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George Washington to Edward Hand, October 12, 1777
[ Towamencin, Pennsylvania ] October 12, 1777 . Discusses conditions at Fort Pitt and orders Eighth Pennsylvania Regiment to join main Army.
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George Washington to Christopher Greene, October 14, 1777
[ Towamencin, Pennsylvania ] October 14, 1777 . Orders Greene to send sufficient men to replace deserters in Commodore John Hazelwood’s fleet and to assist Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Smith.
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George Washington to Samuel Smith, October 14, 1777
[ Towamencin, Pennsylvania ] October 14, 1777 . Hopes that Smith will be more successful in the future in gaining control of enemy’s batteries. Has ordered Colonel Christopher Greene to…
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George Washington to Christopher Greene, October 18, 1777
[ Worcester, Pennsylvania ] October 18, 1777 . Informs Greene that Baron d’Arendt will assume command of Fort Mifflin and that Lieutenant Colonel John Green, with reinforcements, is on the…
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George Washington to Samuel Smith, October 18, 1777
[ Worcester, Pennsylvania ] October 18, 1777 . Informs Smith that Baron d’Arendt will assume command of Fort Mifflin and that Lieutenant Colonel John Green, with reinforcements, is on the…
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George Washington to David Forman, October 21, 1777
[ Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania ] October 21, 1777 . Believes that British will attack Red Bank. Requests Forman to collect as many militiamen as possible and go to aid of…
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George Washington to John Hazelwood, October 21, 1777
[ Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania ] October 21, 1777 . Announces that Baron d’Arendt will assume command of Fort Mifflin. Hopes that there will be complete cooperation between Hazlewood and D’Arendt.
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George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, October 21, 1777
[Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania, October 21, 1777]
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George Washington to John Hancock, October 22, 1777
[ Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania ] October 22, 1777 . Regrets that Hancock is forced to retire as President of Continental Congress because of poor health and the pressure of private…
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George Washington to William Heath, October 22, 1777
[ Whitpain Township [ Pennsylvania ] October 22, 1777 . Discusses distribution of newly arrived supplies. Sends news of General John Burgoyne’s defeat. Describes recent movements of enemy.
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George Washington to Christopher Greene, October 24, 1777
[ Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania ] October 24, 1777 . Congratulates Greene on defeat of enemy on October 22, 1777, and orders that all prisoners be sent to Morristown.
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George Washington to John Sullivan, October 24, 1777
[ Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania ] October 24, 1777 . Answers questions concerning Sullivan’s conduct at Brandywine.
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George Washington to Dragoon Commanders, October 25, 1777
[ Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania ] October 25, 1777 . Deplores manner in which horses have been acquired from disaffected persons. Rescinds former instructions. States that anyone found meddling with private…
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George Washington to General Officers, October 26, 1777
[ Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania ] October 26, 1777 . Lists questions to be considered at a council of war.
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George Washington to John Green, October 28, 1777
[ Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania ] October 28, 1777 . States that in Baron d’Arendt’s absence, Fort Mifflin is to be under command of Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Smith.