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George Washington to Henry Laurens, March 18, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 18, 1779 . Discusses exchange of prisoners. Believes that civilian prisoners should not be exchanged at this time. Raises question as to mode of…
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George Washington to Henry Laurens, November 27, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] November 27, 1778 . Acknowledges receipt of copies of treaties with France. States that commissioners have been appointed for exchange of prisoners. Discusses plans for…
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George Washington to Henry Laurens, November 21, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] November 21, 1778 . Requests Congress to promote Pierre Penet’s brother to captain by brevet.
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George Washington to Henry Laurens, November 19, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] November 19, 1778 . States that Colonel Armand wishes Congress to commission officers who served in his corps, and that Armand intends to leave for…
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George Washington to Henry Laurens, November 16, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] November 16, 1778 . Transmits news of attack on Cherry Valley. Believes that only way to prevent such attacks is to carry on an offensive…
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George Washington to Henry Laurens, November 14, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] November 14, 1778 . Discusses advantages and disadvantages of proposed Canadian expedition.
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George Washington to Henry Laurens, November 13, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] November 13, 1778 . States that Baron von Steuben waits upon Congress on the subject of the inspectorship.
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George Washington to Henry Laurens, October 21, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 21, 1778 . Introduces Lieutenant Colonel Mauduit du Plessis, who wishes to leave country.
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George Washington to Henry Laurens, October 3, 1778
Fishkill [ New York ] October 3, 1778 . Sends information concerning enemy’s movements in New Jersey.
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George Washington to Henry Laurens, September 12, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] September 12, 1778 . Transmits a copy of report of “a Board of Officersâ€� on proposed Canadian expedition. Discusses importance of project and problems…