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George Washington to Israel Putnam, February 8, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] February 8, 1778 . Asks Putnam to send return of Connecticut troops to Jonathan Trumbull.
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George Washington to John Nixon, February 8, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] February 8, 1778 . Asks Nixon to send return of Connecticut troops to Jonathan Trumbull.
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George Washington to Henry Champion, February 7, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] February 7, 1778 . Discusses Army’s need for meat. Instructs Champion to purchase all that is available. Has directed Major General Israel Putnam to use salt…
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George Washington to Thomas Bond, February 3, 1778
Valley Forge, February 3, 1778 . Refuses Bond’s request that Bond’s father be permitted to visit in territory held by enemy.
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George Washington to William Livingston, February 2, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] February 2, 1778. Discusses detection of plot to assassinate Livingston.
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George Washington to Committee of Congress with the Army, January 29, 1778
[ Valley Forge, January 29, 1778 .] Discusses proposed changes in military establishment. Submits questions concerning foreign officers, use of Indians to fight British, Colonel Daniel Morgan’s Riflemen, use of…
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George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, November 15, 1777
Head Quarters [Whitemarsh, Pennsylvania] 15th. Novemr. 1777 Dear Sir I have duly received your several favours from the time you left me to that of the 12th. inst. I approve…
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George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, October 30, 1777
Head Quarters Philada: County 30th: October 1777 Dear Sir It having been judged expedient by the Members of ⟨a⟨ 2 Council of War 3 held yesterday, that one of the…
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George Washington to James Mitchell Varnum, October 28, 1777
[ Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania ] October 28, 1777 . Orders Varnum to Woodbury to cooperate with those already there for the relief of Fort Mifflin and the garrison at Red…
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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.