George Washington to Colonel Israel Shreve, 23 May 1778

George Washington to Colonel Israel Shreve

Valley Forge, May 23, 1778. Discusses case of William Hamet, a Loyalist; disposition of the Jersey drafts; and reinlistment of Lieutenant Jonathan Rhea. Gives instructions in case enemy should evacuate Philadelphia.

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

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Title: George Washington to Colonel Israel Shreve, 23 May 1778
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Shreve, Israel
Date: 23 May 1778

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Cite as: “George Washington to Colonel Israel Shreve, 23 May 1778,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-01-02-0464. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 1, 1768–1778, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 490.]

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