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George Washington to Henry Knox, February 21, 1778
Valley Forge, February 21, 1778 . Discusses disposal of the artillery at Albany and Farmington. Instructs Knox to send the artillery to Camp as soon as weather permits. Hopes that…
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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 William Smallwood, February 21, 1778
Valley Forge, February 21, 1778 . Discusses method for obtaining shoes for Smallwood’s men. States difference between intended and attempted desertion and proper punishment for each.
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George Washington to William Livingston, February 22, 1778
Valley Forge, February 22, 1778 . Commends New Jersey’s efforts. States that a change of method is needed in handling supplies.
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George Washington to Board of War, February 23, 1778
Valley Forge, February 23, 1778 . Approves mode suggested to gain redress for Daniel Hiester. 1 Will comply with congressional regulations for ordinance department. Asks about possibility of securing stores…
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George Washington to Jonas Symonds, February 24, 1778
Valley Forge, February 24, 1778 . Instructs Symonds to obtain artillery from Captain Charles Alexander and to bombard British shipping near Philadelphia.
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George Washington to John Sullivan, February 26, 1778
Valley Forge, February 26, 1778 . Instructs Sullivan on methods, sources, and routes to be used in procuring clothing.
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George Washington to Stephen Chambers, February 27, 1778
Valley Forge, February 27, 1778 . Instructs Chambers to cut communications between Philadelphia and the surrounding country and to protect supplies coming into Camp.
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George Washington to James Mease, February 27, 1778
Valley Forge, February 27, 1778 . Instructs Mease to supply Major General Israel Putnam with clothing.
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George Washington to Officers Sent to the Hospitals, February 28, 1778
Valley Forge, February 28, 1778 . Requests complete and accurate return of the hospitals, patients, equipment, and employees. Orders all who have recovered and are fit for duty to return…
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George Washington to Jonas Symonds, February 28, 1778
Valley Forge, February 28, 1778 . Instructs Symonds to act under Brigadier General Anthony Wayne’s orders.
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George Washington to Committee of Congress, February 28, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] March 1, 1778 . 2 States that inadequacies of armorer’s department will soon result in a shortage of arms for the Army.
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George Washington to Pennsylvania Navy Board, March 2, 1778
Valley Forge, March 2, 1778 . Advises that the stores be removed from the galleys and the ships sunk.
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George Washington to Warham Parks, March 5, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] March 5, 1778 . Urges Parks to remain in service in spite of temporary disability.
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George Washington to William Howe, March 9, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] March 9, 1778 . Asks that meeting of commissioners for the exchange of prisoners be delayed until March 31, 1778. Is disturbed that, although Major General…
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George Washington to William Heath, March 14, 1778
Valley Forge, March 14, 1778 . Instructs Heath to demand liberation of Daniel Hiester and the return of Hiester’s papers and effects.
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George Washington to Henry Laurens, March 16, 1778
Valley Forge, March 16, 1778 . States that command of Forts Montgomery and Clinton should be placed under general command of the Highlands. Has appointed Major General Alexander McDougall to…
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George Washington to Alexander McDougall, March 16, 1778
Valley Forge, March 16, 1778 . Instructs McDougall to set up court of inquiry to investigate Major General Israel Putnam’s alleged responsibility for fall of Forts Montgomery and Clinton. Appoints…
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George Washington to William Howe, March 22, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] March 22, 1778 . Demands exchange of Lieutenant Colonel Ethan Allen for Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell and release of Captains Isaiah Robinson and Nathaniel Galt. Informs…
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George Washington to David Forman, March 25, 1778
Valley Forge, March 25, 1778 . Orders Forman to leave salt works and join Colonel Israel Shreve’s regiment.
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George Washington to William Livingston, March 25, 1778
Valley Forge, March 25, 1778 . Asks Livingston to have Mr. Jacob Bankson watched as a suspected spy.
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George Washington to Stephen Moylan, March 25, 1778
Valley Forge, March 25, 1778 . Orders transfer of horses to Iveham and Springfield if this will improve their quarters and forage.
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George Washington to William Grayson, March 28, 1778
[Valley Forge, March 28, 1778] By His Excellency, George Washington Esquire, General and Commander in Chief of all the Forces of the United States of America. To Colonel William Grayson,…
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George Washington to William Grayson, April 1, 1778
Head Quarters, Valley Forge 1st: April 1778 Gentlemen The inclosed Resolutions of Congress 2 came to my hand this instant, and as they are essentially necessary for your Government I…
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George Washington to Henry Laurens, April 3, 1778
Valley Forge , April 3, 1778 . Recommends that Captain Henry Lee be promoted.