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From George Washington to Alexander McDougall, 9 July 1781

Head Quarters near Dobb’s Ferry 9th July 1781.

sir

In Consequence of my Orders, some of the Troops from the Northern Frontier will soon arrive at West Point—all that shall arrive at that Post, you will be pleased to retain for its Security untill further Orders. I am sir Your most Obedient Servt

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    From George Washington to Alexander McDougall, 9 July 1781
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    Washington, George
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    McDougall, Alexander
    Date
    9 July 1781

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    “From George Washington to Alexander McDougall, 9 July 1781,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/99-01-02-06336. [This is an Early Access document from The Papers of George Washington. It is not an authoritative final version.]

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