Letter

George Washington to William Smallwood, February 21, 1778

Author
George Washington
Recipient
William Smallwood
Date
February 21, 1778
Type
Letter

Valley Forge, February 21, 1778 . Discusses method for obtaining shoes for Smallwood’s men. States difference between intended and attempted desertion and proper punishment for each.

Topics
American RevolutionFederalismFinanceFounding Era
Sources
Founders Online u2014 Papers of Alexander Hamilton View original source ↗
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