George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 24 February 1781

George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau

New Windsor [New York] February 24, 1781. Believes that if Comte d’Estaing’s reported victory is true, it means a speedy and victorious end to the war. Sends details of detachment’s march to Virginia. Reports rumors concerning Sir Henry Clinton. Is delaying his visit to Rhode Island until he ascertains what move Clinton will make as a result of the Virginia expedition.

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

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Title: George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 24 February 1781
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Rochambeau, Comte de
Date: 24 February 1781

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Cite as: “George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 24 February 1781,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-02-02-1108. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 2, 1779–1781, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 574.]

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