George Washington Papers

From George Washington to Jonathan Clarke, 14 November 1778

To Jonathan Clarke

Head Qrs [Fredericksburg, N.Y.] 14 Nvr 1778

Sir.

I received your favor of the 13th instant.

General Scott has my instructions that you may proceed by the most convenient route to Cambridge or the troops of Convention.1

And that nothing may be wanting which can add to their ease and comfort, you may if you choose it2 signify to Sir Henry Clinton that I will receive at Kings ferry the necessaries and money you mention and take immediate measures to have them conveyed to the troops. I am Sir your most hble servt.

Df, in James McHenry’s writing, DLC:GW; copy, P.R.O., 30/55, Carleton Papers; Varick transcript, DLC:GW.

1. See GW to Charles Scott, this date.

2. “If you choose it” is in GW’s hand.

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    From George Washington to Jonathan Clarke, 14 November 1778
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    Washington, George
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    Clarke, Jonathan
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    14 November 1778

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    “From George Washington to Jonathan Clarke, 14 November 1778,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-18-02-0139. [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. 144.]

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