Alexander Hamilton Papers

George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 1 June 1780

George Washington to Major General Robert Howe1

Morristown [New Jersey] June 1, 1780. Reports fall of Charleston, South Carolina, and news of reported sighting of British fleet off Sandy Hook. Sends instructions for obtaining supplies for the defense of West Point.

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

1Howe was at this time in command at West Point.

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