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George Washington to George Clinton, 18 May 1780

George Washington to George Clinton

Morristown [New Jersey] May 18, 1780. Reports sailing of French fleet and army. States that men and supplies will be needed. Requests that legislature remain assembled until Congress takes necessary measures. Directs Clinton to send men to relieve regiment at Fort Schuyler.

Df, in writings of George Washington and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.

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    George Washington to George Clinton, 18 May 1780
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    Washington, George
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    Clinton, George
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    18 May 1780

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    “George Washington to George Clinton, 18 May 1780,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-02-02-0678. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 2, 1779–1781, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, pp. 325–326.]

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