Letter

George Washington to William Smallwood, May 22, 1778

Author
George Washington
Recipient
William Smallwood
Date
May 22, 1778
Type
Letter

Valley Forge, May 22–23, 1778 . Orders removal of stores from the Elk and urges Smallwood to be on continual guard against enemy. In postscript states the enemy is preparing an offensive move.

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