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George Washington to Alexander McDougall, March 17, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 17, 1779 . Describes movements of British on Staten Island.
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Letters from 1779
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George Washington to Thomas Clark, March 17, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 17, 1779 . Informs Clark of enemy’s movements in New Jersey.
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George Washington to Israel Putnam, March 16, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 16, 1779 . Orders Putnam to send remainder of Brigadier General Enoch Poor’s brigade to reinforce Major General Alexander McDougall.
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George Washington to Alexander McDougall, March 16, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 16, 1779 . Describes measures taken to replace men who will leave Army on April 1, 1779.
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George Washington to John Rutledge, March 15, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 15, 1779 . Introduces Lieutenant Colonel John Laurens.
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George Washington to John Jay, March 15, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 15, 1779 . Reiterates request for a congressional plan “which would have a general operation throughout the States for compleating their respective Battalions.â€� Discusses…
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George Washington to William Duer, March 15, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 15, 1779 . States that Duer needs Governor George Clinton’s permission for an interview with “Mr. Elliot on Staten Island.�
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George Washington to Henry Clinton, March 14, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 14, 1779 . Proposes a general cartel for exchange of prisoners. Will send commissioners to meet British commissioners “at such time and place as…
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Susanna Livingston to Alexander Hamilton, March 14, 1779
[March 14, 1779] Sir The fond desire we all feel to be indulged with a sight of those who are dear to us, after a long detachment from them, has…
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George Washington to William Galvan, March 11, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 11, 1779 . Returns Galvan’s plan of instruction for infantry.