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George Washington to Elias Boudinot, May 23, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] May 23, 1778 . Is pleased with the improved treatment of prisoners by British. Requests Boudinot to come to Camp immediately as there is to be…
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Letters about Federalism
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George Washington to William Smallwood, May 22, 1778
Valley Forge, May 22–23, 1778 . Orders removal of stores from the Elk and urges Smallwood to be on continual guard against enemy. In postscript states the enemy is preparing…
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George Washington to William Smallwood, May 19, 1778
Valley Forge, May 19, 1778 . Discusses crimes and court-martial of Jetson, a Loyalist. Denies request to send flour to supporters of Revolution in Philadelphia.
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George Washington to Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, May 18, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] May 18, 1778 . Sends instructions.
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George Washington to Nathanael Greene, May 17, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] May 17, 1778 . Instructs Greene to prepare for possible movement of Army and to set up magazines along routes to North River.
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George Washington to Ezekiel Cheever, May 17, 1778
Valley Forge, May 17, 1778 . Instructs Cheever to rush forward arms that are en route from Springfield, Massachusetts, to Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
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Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Morgan, May 17, 1778
[Valley Forge, May 17, 1778] Sir, His Excellency is sending a considerable detachment towards the enemy’s lines, which will march tomorrow morning. He desires you to select 50 men of…
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George Washington to James Mease, May 16, 1778
Valley Forge, May 16, 1778 . Orders Mease to Camp.
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George Washington to Philip Schuyler, May 15, 1778
Valley Forge, May 15, 1778 . Discusses Indian relations. Asks Schuyler to stop Lieutenant Colonel Jean Baptiste Gouvion and his party of Indians before they start for Camp. Presents arguments…
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George Washington to Morgan Connor, May 12, 1778
Valley Forge, May 12, 1778 . Discusses courts-martial.