Letter

George Washington to Henry Champion, February 7, 1778

Author
George Washington
Recipient
Henry Champion
Date
February 7, 1778
Type
Letter

[ 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 provisions available but to send on all cattle.

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