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George Washington to Joseph Reed, April 7, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] April 7, 1777. Orders release of “Mr. Smithâ€� who had been acting as a spy for the Americans and was mistakenly arrested by Major General…
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Letters to Joseph Reed
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George Washington to Joseph Reed, May 15, 1779
George Washington writes to Joseph Reed from Middlebrook, New Jersey, on May 15, 1779, requesting the date of Major General Benedict Arnold’s trial. He seeks timely information regarding the proceedings against Arnold.
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Benjamin Franklin to Joseph Reed, November 1, 1779
Passy, Nov. 1. 1779 Sir, A Gentleman from Holland, one of the Senators of Ziricsee, M. Van Noemer, 4 being desirous of settling in our State, with his Family, and…
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Thomas Scott to Joseph Reed, November 29, 1779
Westmoreland November 29th. 1779 Dear Sir My indisposition of body of which I informed you in a former letter still continues so as to prevent my seeing Philada. altho (other…
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Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Reed, December 3, 1779
Williamsburg Dec. 3. 1779. Sir Your acceptable present came duly to hand. Tho I had not the happiness of a personal acquaintance with your excellency, I never needed evidence of…
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George Washington to Joseph Reed, May 28, 1780
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 28, 1780 . Discusses the “circumstances of our allies as well as our own” and emphasizes necessity of cooperation with France.
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George Washington to Joseph Reed, June 16, 1780
George Washington requests Joseph Reed to dispatch the city light horse to support military operations. He emphasizes the urgency of the movement to strengthen Continental forces during the Revolutionary War. Washington's communication reflects the strategic coordination needed in 1780.
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George Washington to Joseph Reed, June 19, 1780
George Washington informs Joseph Reed of the arrival of Admiral Arbuthnot and the British fleet near New Jersey. He requests assistance by providing two hundred and fifty teams to support military operations. Washington emphasizes the urgency of mobilizing resources to counter the British threat.
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George Washington to Joseph Reed, July 4, 1780
George Washington informs Joseph Reed that the Pennsylvania legislature has granted him authority to declare martial law if necessary. Washington urges Reed to use this power to ensure the full recruitment and completion of Continental Army battalions during the Revolutionary War.