George Washington Papers

From George Washington to Colonel William Malcom, 30 November 1778

To Colonel William Malcom

Fish Kill [N.Y.] Nov. 30th 1778

Sir,

I intended in my way, to the Jerseys to have called at West Point; but being detained here by the weather, much longer than I expected to stay, I find it necessary to decline my proposed visit to the Garrison. I am to inform you that General McDougall is appointed to take the command in the Highlands—You will therefore receive your future orders from him. I am Sir Your most obedt sert.

Your favour of the 27th with the inclosed return is received.1

Df, in Alexander Hamilton’s writing, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW.

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    From George Washington to Colonel William Malcom, 30 November 1778
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    Washington, George
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    Malcom, William
    Date
    30 November 1778

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    “From George Washington to Colonel William Malcom, 30 November 1778,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-18-02-0367. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 18, 1 November 1778 – 14 January 1779, ed. Edward G. Lengel. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2008, p. 346.]

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