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Letters to John Sullivan

B. 1740 · D. 1795

John Richard Thomas Sullivan was an English television scriptwriter responsible for several British sitcoms, including Only Fools and Horses, Citizen Smith and Just Good Friends.

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George Washington to John Sullivan, May 24, 1779

From George Washington
To John Sullivan
May 24, 1779

George Washington informs John Sullivan about the measures taken to supply his troops with essential clothing, including shoes, overalls, and hunting shirts. He details the logistics and efforts to ensure the soldiers are properly equipped for their campaign. Washington emphasizes the importance of maintaining troop readiness through adequate provisioning.

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George Washington to John Sullivan, May 31, 1779

From George Washington
To John Sullivan
May 31, 1779

George Washington directs John Sullivan to lead a military expedition against the Iroquois nations allied with the British. He provides detailed instructions to coordinate the campaign aimed at neutralizing Native American threats to American frontier settlements. Washington emphasizes the strategic importance of disrupting enemy alliances and securing the western frontier.

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George Washington to John Sullivan, June 21, 1779

From George Washington
To John Sullivan
June 21, 1779

George Washington informs John Sullivan that troops led by Lieutenant Colonel Albert Pawling will reinforce Sullivan's forces. He requests Sullivan to return detachments from Colonel Armand's corps and Captain Allan McLane's company if they are not essential to the current operation. Washington coordinates troop movements to support Sullivan's campaign.

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