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George Washington to Alexander McDougall, November 17, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] November 17, 1778 . Orders McDougall to Danbury.
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Letters to Alexander McDougall
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Alexander Hamilton to Alexander McDougall, November 8, 1778
[Fredericksburg, New York, November 8, 1778] Dr Sir, I have received your favor of the 4th, 1 and shall with pleasure communicate the intelligence we have at Head Quarters. On…
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George Washington to Alexander McDougall, October 24, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 24, 1778 . Informs McDougall that Major General Horatio Gates has been given instructions about proceeding to the danger area.
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George Washington to Alexander McDougall, September 15, 1778
[ White Plains, New York ] September 15, 1778 . Orders McDougall to march to Danbury and put himself under command of Major General Horatio Gates.
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George Washington to Alexander McDougall, March 16, 1778
Valley Forge, March 16, 1778 . Instructs McDougall to set up court of inquiry to investigate Major General Israel Putnam’s alleged responsibility for fall of Forts Montgomery and Clinton. Appoints…
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George Washington to Alexander McDougall, September 19, 1777
[ Reading Furnace, Pennsylvania ] September 19, 1777. Orders McDougall to join main Army.
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George Washington to Alexander McDougall, June 23, 1777
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 23, 1777. Approves of McDougall’s return to Peekskill. States that British are leaving New Jersey. Warns McDougall to expect an attack up North River.
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George Washington to Alexander McDougall, June 20, 1777
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 20, 1777. Describes General William Howe’s latest moves. Orders McDougall either to remain at present post or return to Peekskill.
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George Washington to Alexander McDougall, May 23, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 23, 1777. Commends McDougall on his attachment to the cause. Suggests that the needed food can be obtained at Albany. Agrees that uniformity of…
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George Washington to Alexander McDougall, May 11, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 11, 1777. States that Major General Nathanael Greene and Brigadier General Henry Knox will inspect posts under McDougall’s command.