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George Washington to Charles Henri Hector, comte d’ Estaing, November 5, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] November 5, 1778 . Reports that British ships have sailed from Sandy Hook.
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Letters to Charles Henri Hector, comte d’ Estaing
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George Washington to Charles Henri Hector, comte d’ Estaing, October 31, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 31, 1778 . Acknowledges receipt of news of sailing of British vessels. Agrees that seaport towns should be fortified. Is awaiting arrival of John…
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George Washington to Charles Henri Hector, comte d’ Estaing, October 27, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 27, 1778 . Is pleased that D’Estaing will soon be able to put to sea.
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George Washington to Charles Henri Hector, comte d’ Estaing, October 25, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 25, 1778 . Was in error in last letter in that British troops that had embarked were not on board ship that sailed.
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George Washington to Charles Henri Hector, comte d’ Estaing, October 22, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 22, 1778 . Sends news of departure of British fleet, which is presumably bound for West Indies.
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George Washington to Charles Henri Hector, comte d’ Estaing, October 18, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 18, 1778 . Acknowledges receipt of D’Estaing’s letters. Encloses extracts of information concerning the enemy.
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George Washington to Charles Henri Hector, comte d’ Estaing, October 13, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 13, 1778 . Sends British account of naval battle in which Comte d’Orvilliers commanded French fleet. Reports that English fleet is still at “the…
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George Washington to Charles Henri Hector, comte d’ Estaing, October 2, 1778
Fishkill [ New York ] October 2, 1778 . Sends news of enemy’s movements in New Jersey. Regrets that no reinforcements can be sent to Boston.
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George Washington to Charles Henri Hector, comte d’ Estaing, September 22, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] September 22, 1778 . Reports that Major de Chouin will explain to D’Estaing the situation of both the enemy and the American army.
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George Washington to Charles Henri Hector, comte d’ Estaing, September 3, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] September 3, 1778 . Sends news of arrival of four British ships of war at “the Hookâ€� and encloses a New York newspaper stating…