George Washington Papers

To George Washington from Major Alexander Clough, 14 September 1778

From Major Alexander Clough

[Hackensack, N.J.] Sept. 14th 78 7 OClock

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On Satterday1 Orders where given in New york, for one hundred and fifty transports to be got ready to sail at an hours warning, Gnl Clinton is on his march with his army for New york—the above intelligance may be depended on—the whole are employ’d in cleaning thayr vescells—It is reported that ten thousand are to embark for the Northward. I am Your Exelencys Most Obt

A. Clough

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1. The previous Saturday was 12 September.

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    To George Washington from Major Alexander Clough, 14 September 1778
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    Clough, Alexander
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    Washington, George
    Date
    14 September 1778

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    “To George Washington from Major Alexander Clough, 14 September 1778,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-16-02-0647. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 16, 1 July–14 September 1778, ed. David R. Hoth. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2006, p. 608.]

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