Letter

George Washington to Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, February 20, 1781

Author
George Washington
Recipient
Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette
Date
February 20, 1781
Type
Letter
Language
English

New Windsor [ New York ] February 20, 1781 . Places Lafayette in command of detachment that is to act against enemy in Virginia. Sends detailed instructions for this command.

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