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George Washington to Committee of Congress, February 28, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] March 1, 1778 . 2 States that inadequacies of armorer’s department will soon result in a shortage of arms for the Army.
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Letters about Federalism
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George Washington to Jonas Symonds, February 28, 1778
Valley Forge, February 28, 1778 . Instructs Symonds to act under Brigadier General Anthony Wayne’s orders.
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George Washington to Officers Sent to the Hospitals, February 28, 1778
Valley Forge, February 28, 1778 . Requests complete and accurate return of the hospitals, patients, equipment, and employees. Orders all who have recovered and are fit for duty to return…
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George Washington to James Mease, February 27, 1778
Valley Forge, February 27, 1778 . Instructs Mease to supply Major General Israel Putnam with clothing.
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George Washington to Stephen Chambers, February 27, 1778
Valley Forge, February 27, 1778 . Instructs Chambers to cut communications between Philadelphia and the surrounding country and to protect supplies coming into Camp.
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George Washington to John Sullivan, February 26, 1778
Valley Forge, February 26, 1778 . Instructs Sullivan on methods, sources, and routes to be used in procuring clothing.
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George Washington to Jonas Symonds, February 24, 1778
Valley Forge, February 24, 1778 . Instructs Symonds to obtain artillery from Captain Charles Alexander and to bombard British shipping near Philadelphia.
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George Washington to Board of War, February 23, 1778
Valley Forge, February 23, 1778 . Approves mode suggested to gain redress for Daniel Hiester. 1 Will comply with congressional regulations for ordinance department. Asks about possibility of securing stores…
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George Washington to William Livingston, February 22, 1778
Valley Forge, February 22, 1778 . Commends New Jersey’s efforts. States that a change of method is needed in handling supplies.
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George Washington to William Smallwood, February 21, 1778
Valley Forge, February 21, 1778 . Discusses method for obtaining shoes for Smallwood’s men. States difference between intended and attempted desertion and proper punishment for each.