Letter

George Washington to Committee of Conference, January 20, 1779

Author
George Washington
Recipient
Committee of Conference
Date
January 20, 1779
Type
Letter

Philadelphia, January 20, 1779. Discusses officers’ problems and need for immediate relief in order to prevent dissolution of Army. Again recommends half-pay and pension plans.

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