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George Washington to Henry Laurens, August 13, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] August 13, 1778 . Encloses a letter from Major General John Sullivan. Asks for papers concerning Major General Arthur St. Clair, whose trial is…
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Letters to Henry Laurens
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George Washington to Henry Laurens, August 9, 1778
White Plains, New York, August 9, 1778 . Discusses desirability of forming a corps consisting of Hessian deserters.
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George Washington to Henry Laurens, July 26, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] July 26, 1778 . Regrets Baron von Steuben finds it necessary to resign.
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George Washington to Henry Laurens, July 11, 1778
Paramus [ New Jersey ] July 11, 1778 . Acknowledges receipt of Laurens’s congratulations on Battle of Monmouth.
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George Washington to Henry Laurens, July 7, 1778
[ New Brunswick, New Jersey ] July 7, 1778 . States that American forces have advanced to North River. Asks that Committee for Arranging the Army begin operations at once.
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George Washington to Henry Laurens, May 3, 1778
Valley Forge, May 3, 1778 . Discusses reasons for lack of Indian aid. Thinks the United States should continue to try to counteract British overtures to Indians.
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George Washington to Henry Laurens, April 3, 1778
Valley Forge , April 3, 1778 . Recommends that Captain Henry Lee be promoted.
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George Washington to Henry Laurens, March 16, 1778
Valley Forge, March 16, 1778 . States that command of Forts Montgomery and Clinton should be placed under general command of the Highlands. Has appointed Major General Alexander McDougall to…