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George Washington to Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, May 18, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] May 18, 1778 . Sends instructions.
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George Washington to Nathanael Greene, May 17, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] May 17, 1778 . Instructs Greene to prepare for possible movement of Army and to set up magazines along routes to North River.
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George Washington to Ezekiel Cheever, May 17, 1778
Valley Forge, May 17, 1778 . Instructs Cheever to rush forward arms that are en route from Springfield, Massachusetts, to Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
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George Washington to James Mease, May 16, 1778
Valley Forge, May 16, 1778 . Orders Mease to Camp.
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George Washington to Philip Schuyler, May 15, 1778
Valley Forge, May 15, 1778 . Discusses Indian relations. Asks Schuyler to stop Lieutenant Colonel Jean Baptiste Gouvion and his party of Indians before they start for Camp. Presents arguments…
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George Washington to Morgan Connor, May 12, 1778
Valley Forge, May 12, 1778 . Discusses courts-martial.
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George Washington to Thomas, Jr Wharton, May 11, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] May 11, 1778 . Is disappointed that so few militiamen are available. Asks that a plan be devised to keep the militia in constant readiness for…
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George Washington to Council of War, May 8, 1778
Valley Forge, May 8, 1778 . Describes distribution of enemy forces. Discusses possibilities of acquiring reinforcements, ordnance, and provisions.
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George Washington to Nathanael Greene, May 5, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] May 5, 1778 . Reviews situation in Europe and discusses possible enemy movements.
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George Washington to Henry Laurens, May 3, 1778
Valley Forge, May 3, 1778 . Discusses reasons for lack of Indian aid. Thinks the United States should continue to try to counteract British overtures to Indians.