From George Washington to Anne-César, chevalier de La Luzerne, 8 March 1781

New port 8 March 1781 10 oClock P.M.

Sir

I do myself the honor to inform Your Excellency that the Fleet set sail this Evening about Sun Set, with a fair Wind—We have not yet heard of any movement of the British in Gardiners Bay—A few days must determine whether they intend to give us any interruption. I have the honor to be with the highest Respect Yr Excellency’s Most obt and hble Servt

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Title: From George Washington to Anne-César, chevalier de La Luzerne, 8 March 1781
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: La Luzerne, Anne-César, chevalier de
Date: 8 March 1781

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Cite as: “From George Washington to Anne-César, chevalier de La Luzerne, 8 March 1781,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/99-01-02-05094. [This is an Early Access document from The Papers of George Washington. It is not an authoritative final version.]

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