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George Washington to Louis Le Bègue Du Portail, June 30, 1778
Englishtown [ New Jersey ] June 30, 1778 . Orders Du Portail to Philadelphia to study city’s defenses.
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Letters to Louis Le Bègue Du Portail
B. 1743 · D. 1802
Louis Antoine Jean Le Bègue de Presle Duportail was a French military leader who served as a volunteer and the Chief Engineer of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He also served as the last Secretary of State for War and first Minister of War during the beginning of the French Revolution.
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10 letters
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George Washington to Louis Le Bègue Du Portail, August 27, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] August 27, 1778 . Instructs Du Portail to examine fortifications of Highlands and to execute instructions given him relative to the plan for defense…
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George Washington to Louis Le Bègue Du Portail, October 31, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 31, 1778 . Acknowledges receipt of plan for fortification of Boston. Has forwarded this information to Major General Horatio Gates who will take command…
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George Washington to Louis Le Bègue Du Portail, November 24, 1778
[ Fredericksburg, New York ] November 24, 1778 . Instructs Du Portail to send request for cannon for West Point to Congress.
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George Washington to Louis Le Bègue Du Portail, April 9, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] April 9, 1779 . Asks Du Portail to send an engineer to Wyoming, Pennsylvania.
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George Washington to Louis Le Bègue Du Portail, April 17, 1779
George Washington expresses approval of the Pennsylvania Supreme Executive Council's endorsement of Louis Le Bègue Du Portail's military engineering plans. He acknowledges Du Portail's contributions to fortifications and supports continued efforts to strengthen American defenses during the Revolutionary War.
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George Washington to Louis Le Bègue Du Portail, October 18, 1779
George Washington authorizes Louis Le Bègue Du Portail to engage Continental troops and militia in a coordinated attack on British shipping near New York or Rhode Island, contingent on the Count's agreement. Washington offers full support for any effective operation against the enemy and shares intelligence about British defensive preparations, including alarm ships stationed to warn of approaching forces.
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George Washington to Louis Le Bègue Du Portail, October 21, 1779
George Washington informs Louis Le Bègue Du Portail that British forces may be preparing to evacuate Rhode Island soon, though confirmation is lacking. He notes the enemy is strengthening New York's defenses, anticipating a fierce resistance. Washington promises to update Du Portail once the British troops leave Rhode Island.
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George Washington to Louis Le Bègue Du Portail, October 25, 1779
George Washington informs Louis Le Bègue Du Portail that he has received news of Du Portail's relocation from Lewis Town to Little Egg Harbour and awaits a detailed report upon his arrival at the furnace. Washington updates him that the enemy has evacuated their posts at Kings Ferry and that the situation at Rhode Island remains unchanged. He requests further intelligence to confirm or refute previous reports.
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George Washington to Louis Le Bègue Du Portail, March 1, 1781
George Washington informs Louis Le Bègue Du Portail of his imminent departure for Rhode Island and requests that Du Portail accompany him. The letter reflects Washington’s coordination with French allies during the Revolutionary War.