Letter

George Washington to Alexander McDougall, March 16, 1778

Author
George Washington
Recipient
Alexander McDougall
Date
March 16, 1778
Type
Letter

Valley Forge, March 16, 1778 . Instructs McDougall to set up court of inquiry to investigate Major General Israel Putnam’s alleged responsibility for fall of Forts Montgomery and Clinton. Appoints McDougall to command of the Highlands.

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