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Alexander Hamilton to Israel Shreve, March 25, 1778
[Valley Forge, March 25, 1778] Sir, His Excellency desires me to inform you, that he, has given directions for the party stationed at the Salt works, which Col: Forman is…
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Letters from 1778
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George Washington to William Howe, March 22, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] March 22, 1778 . Demands exchange of Lieutenant Colonel Ethan Allen for Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell and release of Captains Isaiah Robinson and Nathaniel Galt. Informs…
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Alexander Hamilton to Samuel French, March 20, 1778
[Valley Forge, March 20, 1778] Sir, His Excellency has received good information, that there is a number of arms and spare Bayonets, at Bordin Town in New Jersey. This he…
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George Washington to Alexander McDougall, March 16, 1778
Valley Forge, March 16, 1778 . Instructs McDougall to set up court of inquiry to investigate Major General Israel Putnam’s alleged responsibility for fall of Forts Montgomery and Clinton. Appoints…
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George Washington to Henry Laurens, March 16, 1778
Valley Forge, March 16, 1778 . States that command of Forts Montgomery and Clinton should be placed under general command of the Highlands. Has appointed Major General Alexander McDougall to…
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George Washington to William Heath, March 14, 1778
Valley Forge, March 14, 1778 . Instructs Heath to demand liberation of Daniel Hiester and the return of Hiester’s papers and effects.
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Alexander Hamilton to George Clinton, March 12, 1778
Head Quarters [Valley Forge] March 12th 1778. Sir, Capt. Coleman 1 delivered me your two letters of the 5th & 6th, 2 instant. The pleasure, I have, in corresponding with…
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George Washington to William Howe, March 9, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] March 9, 1778 . Asks that meeting of commissioners for the exchange of prisoners be delayed until March 31, 1778. Is disturbed that, although Major General…
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George Clinton to Alexander Hamilton, March 6, 1778
[ Poughkeepsie, New York, March 6, 1778 . On March 12, 1778, Hamilton wrote to Clinton : “Capt. Coleman delivered me your two letters of the 5th & 6th, instant.â€�…
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George Washington to Warham Parks, March 5, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] March 5, 1778 . Urges Parks to remain in service in spite of temporary disability.