Letter

George Washington to William Phillips, January 30, 1779

Author
George Washington
Recipient
William Phillips
Date
January 30, 1779
Type
Letter

Philadelphia, January 30, 1779. Explains that Washington’s control of Convention troops extended only to the march to Virginia. Assures Phillips that everything possible will be done to make Convention troops comfortable.

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