From George Washington to Major General Nathanael Greene, 17 April 1779

To Major General Nathanael Greene

Head Qrs Middle brook Apl 17th 1779.

Sir,

In Septr 1776 amidst the distresses we experienced in removing the Army from the City of New York (for want of Teams to transport the Stores &ca) Majr Gibbs put a valuable riding horse of his to one of my Baggage Waggons in which Service he received a hurt of which I am told he died within the space of a few days—this being the case he has a just claim on the public for another, and I have to request that you will furnish him accordingly. I am Sir Yr Most Hble Servt

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Title: From George Washington to Major General Nathanael Greene, 17 April 1779
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Greene, Nathanael
Date: 17 April 1779

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Cite as: “From George Washington to Major General Nathanael Greene, 17 April 1779,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-20-02-0095. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 20, 8 April–31 May 1779, ed. Edward G. Lengel. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2010, pp. 106–107.]

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