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Goose Van Schaick to Alexander Hamilton, November 3, 1778
[ November 3, 1778 . On November 4, 1778, Hamilton wrote to Van Schaick : “I have received your favour of Yesterday.� Letter not found .]
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Letters from 1778
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George Washington to Israel Putnam, November 2, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] November 2, 1778 . Orders Putnam to assume command of division lately under command of Major General Horatio Gates.
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George Washington to Charles Scott, October 31, 1778
[ Fredericksburg New York ] October 31, 1778 . Is doubtful about plans of the British. Asks Scott to obtain information concerning British plans for forage and wood. Regrets Scott…
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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 Charles Henri Hector, comte d’ Estaing, October 31, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 31, 1778 . Acknowledges receipt of news of sailing of British vessels. Agrees that seaport towns should be fortified. Is awaiting arrival of John…
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George Washington to John Sullivan, October 29, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 29, 1778 . Reports that British troops that embarked did not sail. Encloses copy of a congressional resolve.
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George Washington to William Heath, October 29, 1778
[ Fredericksburg, New York ] October 29, 1778 . Has forwarded to Congress Heath’s requisition for flour.
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, October 29, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 29, 1778 . States that Congress has ordered Gates to Boston to assume command there. Advises recall of militia at Boston.
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George Washington to George Measam, October 28, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 28, 1778 . Orders that all clothing be forwarded to Headquarters.
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George Washington to Charles Henri Hector, comte d’ Estaing, October 27, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 27, 1778 . Is pleased that D’Estaing will soon be able to put to sea.