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George Washington to the Council of War, 8 May 1778

George Washington to the Council of War

Valley Forge, May 8, 1778. Describes distribution of enemy forces. Discusses possibilities of acquiring reinforcements, ordnance, and provisions.

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

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    George Washington to the Council of War, 8 May 1778
    Author
    Washington, George
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    Council of War
    Date
    8 May 1778

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    “George Washington to the Council of War, 8 May 1778,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-01-02-0450. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 1, 1768–1778, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 485.]

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