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From George Washington to Robert Morris, 29 December 1776

To Robert Morris

Newtown [Pa.] Decr 29th 1776

Dear Sir

The inclosed Letter to Congress will shew you my intention of passing the River again & the Plans I have in view.1 After you have perused it, I beg your care of it & that it may be closed & transmitted ’em by the earliest Opportunity. I am Dear Sir with sentiments of great regard Yr Most Obed. St

Go: Washington

P.S. I shall be particularly obliged ⟨for⟩ your care of the Two other ⟨L⟩etters inclosed. That for Mrs Washington you will have put in the Post Office.2

LS, in Robert Hanson Harrison’s writing, DNA:PCC, item 152. Harrison addressed the cover: “To The Honble Robert Morris in Philadelphia.”

2These letters have not been identified.

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