George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 20 January 1781

George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau

New Windsor [New York] January 20, 1781. Discusses the mutiny in Pennsylvania. Proposes that the chain of communication between Headquarters and Rhode Island be restored. Will meet Rochambeau in Newport at the earliest convenient moment. Reports that the enemy has collected transports in North River and that Lieutenant Colonel John Laurens will stop at Newport before leaving for France.

Df, in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.

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Title: George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 20 January 1781
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Rochambeau, Comte de
Date: 20 January 1781

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Cite as: “George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 20 January 1781,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-02-02-1023. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 2, 1779–1781, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 538.]

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