Letter

George Washington to Officer Commanding the French Squadron in Chesapeake Bay, February 20, 1781

Author
George Washington
Recipient
Officer Commanding the French Squadron in Chesapeake Bay
Date
February 20, 1781
Type
Letter
Language
English

New Windsor [ New York ] February 20, 1781 . Has sent detachment under the Marquis de Lafayette to support French squadron. Makes suggestions for cooperation of land and sea forces.

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