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From George Washington to Anne-César, chevalier de La Luzerne, 5 September 1781

Chester 5th Sepr 1781 3 oClock

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With the highest Satisfaction, I do myself the Honor, to transmit to your Excellency, the inclosed Copy of a Letter, announcing the arrival of the Count DeGrasse with 28 Ships, in the Chesapeak. With the warmest Congratulations on this happy Event. I have the Honor to be Your Excellency’s Most Obedt Servt

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    Title
    From George Washington to Anne-César, chevalier de La Luzerne, 5 September 1781
    Author
    Washington, George
    Recipient
    La Luzerne, Anne-César, chevalier de
    Date
    5 September 1781

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    “From George Washington to Anne-César, chevalier de La Luzerne, 5 September 1781,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/99-01-02-06889. [This is an Early Access document from The Papers of George Washington. It is not an authoritative final version.]

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