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George Washington to David Hopkins, February 1, 1779
Philadelphia, February 1, 1779. Cannot grant furlough requested, but has ordered Hopkins’s regiment to Baltimore.
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George Washington to William Phillips, January 30, 1779
Philadelphia, January 30, 1779. Explains that Washington’s control of Convention troops extended only to the march to Virginia. Assures Phillips that everything possible will be done to make Convention troops…
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George Washington to Alexander McDougall, January 29, 1779
Philadelphia, January 29, 1779. Apologizes for delay in answering McDougall’s letters.
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George Washington to John Jay, January 29, 1779
Philadelphia, January 29, 1779. Asks permission to return to Camp.
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George Washington to John Jay, January 27, 1779
Philadelphia, January 27, 1779. Asks for money to carry on recruiting. States that Major General Horatio Gates has made agreements with Major General William Phillips about Convention troops.
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George Washington to Committee of Conference, January 23, 1779
Philadelphia, January 23, 1779. States need for a permanent system for clothing the Army. Proposes plan to fill this need.
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George Washington to Committee of Conference, January 20, 1779
Philadelphia, January 20, 1779. Discusses officers’ problems and need for immediate relief in order to prevent dissolution of Army. Again recommends half-pay and pension plans.
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George Washington to Board of War, January 18, 1779
[ Philadelphia, January 18, 1779. ] Outlines a “Plan for paying arrearages of Clothing to the troops.�
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George Washington to John Beatty, January 14, 1779
Philadelphia, January 14, 1779. Instructs Beatty to apply to Lord Stirling or to commanding officer at Middlebrook for passports.
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George Washington to Jedediah Huntington, January 14, 1779
Philadelphia, January 14, 1779. Instructs Huntington to supply Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Sherman’s regiment with clothing.