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George Washington to Alexander McDougall, November 17, 1778

Author
George Washington
Recipient
Alexander McDougall
Date
November 17, 1778
Type
Letter

Fredericksburg [ New York ] November 17, 1778 . Orders McDougall to Danbury.

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