George Washington to John Hancock, 28 August 1777

George Washington to John Hancock

Wilmington [Delaware] August 28, 1777. Recommends Count Casimir Pulaski1 to command cavalry.

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

1. Pulaski was a Polish officer recommended to Washington by Benjamin Franklin and Arthur Lee. He later commanded an independent corps of cavalry known as Pulaski’s Legion.

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Title: George Washington to John Hancock, 28 August 1777
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Hancock, John
Date: 28 August 1777

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Cite as: “George Washington to John Hancock, 28 August 1777,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-01-02-0263. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 1, 1768–1778, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 318.]

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