George Washington Papers

From George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 31 July 1777

To Major General John Sullivan

½ after 9. A.M: Coryels Ferry [N.J.]
July 31st 1777.

Dr Sir

I am this moment advised by Express that the Enemy’s Fleet is arrived at Delaware; I request that you will proceed immediately to Philadelphia with the Division under your command, in the most expeditious manner you can, observing a good order of March & conducting it so as not to injure the Troops. The Rout by Coryels will be best, as there is a sufficient number of boats to transport the Troops & Baggage in a very short time. I am Dr Sir Yr Most Obedt sert

G.W.

Df, in Robert Hanson Harrison’s writing, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW.

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    From George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 31 July 1777
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    Washington, George
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    Sullivan, John
    Date
    31 July 1777

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    “From George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 31 July 1777,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-10-02-0473. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 10, 11 June 1777 – 18 August 1777, ed. Frank E. Grizzard, Jr. Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 2000, p. 471.]

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