Alexander Hamilton Papers

George Washington to Samuel Huntington, 25[–26] November 1780

George Washington to Samuel Huntington

Preakness [New Jersey] November 25[–26]1 1780. Will furnish the return of the officers of engineering department after Brigadier General Louis Le Bèque Du Portail arrives. Advocates increase in compensation for officers in the inspectorship. Recommends Simeon DeWitt as the successor to Robert Erskine as geographer of the Army.

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

1This letter is dated 25 at the beginning and 26 at the end.

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