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George Washington to William Henry Drayton, July 12, 1778
Paramus [ New Jersey ] July 12, 1778 . Acknowledges receipt of Drayton’s congratulations on Battle of Monmouth.
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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 Francis Barber, July 14, 1778
Paramus [ New Jersey ] July 14, 1778 . Thanks Barber for information concerning the enemy. Discusses compensation of John Hendricks, an American spy.
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, July 14, 1778
Paramus [ New Jersey ] July 14, 1778 . Informs Gates that Army is marching to Haverstraw.
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George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, July 14, 1778
[ Paramus, New Jersey, July 14, 1778 .] Reports arrival of French fleet. Suggests that eastern states gather available vessels and attempt to intercept an enemy fleet which is expected…
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George Washington to Charles Henri Hector, comte d’ Estaing, July 15, 1778
[ Haverstraw, New York, July 15, 1778 .] Is sending “a small quantity of livestock” and has directed commissary to supply D’Estaing with whatever supplies may be needed.
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George Washington to Henry Laurens, July 26, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] July 26, 1778 . Regrets Baron von Steuben finds it necessary to resign.
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George Washington to Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, July 27, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] July 27, 1778 . Introduces Major General Nathanael Greene who is to cooperate with Lafayette in campaign against Rhode Island.
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George Washington to James Clinton, July 31, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] July 31, 1778 . Instructs Clinton to move to Kings Bridge in order to gain information about unfriendly inhabitants in area and to protect…
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George Washington to Board of War, August 3, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] August 3, 1778 . Discusses proposed attacks against Indians.
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George Washington to Charles Henri Hector, comte d’ Estaing, August 8, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] August 8, 1778 . Regrets hardships that D’Estaing has had to face. Informs D’Estaing of movements of British fleet.
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George Washington to John Sullivan, August 8, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] August 8, 1778 . Asks Sullivan to deliver enclosed letter to D’Estaing.
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George Washington to Henry Laurens, August 9, 1778
White Plains, New York, August 9, 1778 . Discusses desirability of forming a corps consisting of Hessian deserters.
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George Washington to John Sullivan, August 10, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] August 10, 1778 . Regrets “the tardiness of the militia.� Informs Sullivan of foraging movements of enemy on Long Island.
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George Washington to Charles Henri Hector, comte d’ Estaing, August 12, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] August 12, 1778 . States again that British fleet has left “the Hook.�
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George Washington to Peter Gansevoort, August 13, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] August 13, 1778 . Instructs Gansevoort to hold Samuel Gake, who has been found guilty by a court-martial, as a witness against Major Jury…
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George Washington to Henry Laurens, August 13, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] August 13, 1778 . Encloses a letter from Major General John Sullivan. Asks for papers concerning Major General Arthur St. Clair, whose trial is…
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George Washington to John Sullivan, August 19, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] August 19, 1778 . Introduces Colonel Lewis de la Radière of the Corps of Engineers.
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George Washington to John Sullivan, August 22, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] August 22, 1778 . Sends information concerning position of enemy fleet in the Sound.
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George Washington to Louis Le Bègue Du Portail, August 27, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] August 27, 1778 . Instructs Du Portail to examine fortifications of Highlands and to execute instructions given him relative to the plan for defense…
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George Washington to George Clinton, August 28, 1778
[ White Plains, New York ] August 28, 1778 . Asks Clinton to call out militia and states that French fleet has departed for Boston.
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George Washington to William Heath, August 28, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] August 28, 1778 . Advises, for reasons of policy, that removal of French fleet from Rhode Island be attributed to damages caused by a…
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George Washington to John Sullivan, August 29, 1778
[ White Plains, New York ] August 29, 1778 . Sends information 1 concerning maneuvers of British fleet in the Sound.
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George Washington to Charles Henri Hector, comte d’ Estaing, September 2, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] September 2, 1778 . Regrets effects of a storm on French fleet, but assures D’Estaing of every assistance possible to repair damages. Sends news…
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George Washington to Jean-Baptiste, chevalier de Ternant, September 2, 1778
[ White Plains, New York ] September 2, 1778 . Discusses Ternant’s rank.