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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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Letters from 1778
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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.
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George Washington to Thomas, Jr Wharton, May 11, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] May 11, 1778 . Is disappointed that so few militiamen are available. Asks that a plan be devised to keep the militia in constant readiness for…
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Alexander Hamilton to William Maxwell, May 10, 1778
[Valley Forge, May 10, 1778] Sir His Excellency has received yours from Horsam meeting House. 1 He is a good deal surprized that you left your Artillery behind as one…
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George Washington to Council of War, May 8, 1778
Valley Forge, May 8, 1778 . Describes distribution of enemy forces. Discusses possibilities of acquiring reinforcements, ordnance, and provisions.
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Edward Stevens to Alexander Hamilton, May 8, 1778
London May 8th 1778 Mon cher Ami, Comment vous portez vous? & comment vous êtes vous porté depuis que je n’ai eu le plasir de vous voir? Si vous êtes…
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John Jay to Alexander Hamilton, May 8, 1778
Albany 8 May 1778 Dear Sir, An opinion of your Benevolence leads me to address this Letter to you. Accident has introduced me to Monsr Lewis de Celoron, 1 we…