Letter

George Washington to Joseph Spencer, July 17, 1777

Author
George Washington
Recipient
Joseph Spencer
Date
July 17, 1777
Type
Letter

Smiths Clove [ New York ] July 17, 1777. Is pleased with capture of Major General Richard Prescott. Will try to exchange Prescott for Major General Charles Lee. Praises conduct of Lieutenant Colonel William Barton. 1

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