George Washington to Marquis de Lafayette, 20 February 1781

George Washington to Marquis de Lafayette

New Windsor [New York] February 20, 1781. Places Lafayette in command of detachment that is to act against enemy in Virginia. Sends detailed instructions for this command.

Df, in writings of George Washington and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.

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Title: George Washington to Marquis de Lafayette, 20 February 1781
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Lafayette, Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de
Date: 20 February 1781

Reference

Cite as: “George Washington to Marquis de Lafayette, 20 February 1781,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-02-02-1095. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 2, 1779–1781, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 570.]

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