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George Washington to Henry Laurens, October 3, 1778
Fishkill [ New York ] October 3, 1778 . Sends information concerning enemy’s movements in New Jersey.
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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 Lord (née William Alexander) Stirling, October 4, 1778
[ Fishkill, New York ] October 4, 1778 . Requests daily reports on situation in New Jersey.
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George Washington to Otis and Andrews, October 4, 1778
Fishkill [ New York ] October 4, 1778 . Orders Otis and Andrews to supply Major General John Sullivan’s troops with coats.
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George Washington to Richard Howell, October 5, 1778
Fishkill [ New York ] October 5, 1778 . Orders Howell to check on rumor that British fleet has sailed in search of French fleet.
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George Washington to Samuel Smith, October 5, 1778
[ Fishkill, New York ] October 5, 1778 . Regrets that Captain Edward Norwood cannot be reinstated.
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George Washington to John Sullivan, October 5, 1778
Fishkill [ New York ] October 5, 1778 . Discusses procuring clothing for Sullivan’s men.
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George Washington to Committee of Arrangement from Congress, October 6, 1778
Fishkill [ New York ] October 6, 1778 . Discusses problem of enlisting deserters and prisoners.
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George Washington to Goose Van Schaick, October 6, 1778
Fishkill [ New York ] October 6, 1778 . Thanks Van Schaick for removing boats at Kings Ferry.
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, October 7, 1778
[ Fishkill, New York ] October 7, 1778 . Discusses probable British moves. Instructs Gates to repair certain roads to the eastward.
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George Washington to Baron De Kalb, October 8, 1778
[ Fishkill, New York ] October 8, 1778 . States that “the former directions given you respecting the objects of your division and the conduct you are to observe with…
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George Washington to George Measam, October 9, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 9, 1778 . Asks that clothing be repacked and delivered immediately.
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, October 11, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 11, 1778 . Thanks Gates for intelligence concerning sailing of British fleet.
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George Washington to Charles Henri Hector, comte d’ Estaing, October 13, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 13, 1778 . Sends British account of naval battle in which Comte d’Orvilliers commanded French fleet. Reports that English fleet is still at “the…
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George Washington to Eleazer Oswald, October 14, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 14, 1778 . Discusses Oswald’s rank and regrets Oswald’s decision to resign.
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George Washington to Major and Brigadier Generals, October 14, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 14, 1778 . Asks for opinions on winter quarters for Army.
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George Washington to George Clinton, October 17, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 17, 1778 . Discusses details of expedition against Anaquaga, New York.
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George Washington to James Clinton, October 17, 1778
[ Fredericksburg, New York, October 17, 1778 .] States that Colonel Goose Van Schaick is to relieve Colonel Peter Gansevoort and that Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt is to make an…
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George Washington to George Clinton, October 18, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 18, 1778 . Again sends information of expedition to 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.
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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 John Stark, October 19, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 19, 1778 . Orders Stark to Providence.
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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 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 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.