George Washington Papers

From George Washington to Major General Jabez Huntington, 6 September 1778

To Major General Jabez Huntington

Head Quarters [White Plains] Septr 6th 1778

Sir,

I had the pleasure of your letter of the 4th Instant.

It is probable the Fleet you mention is part of the one which passed through the Sound some time ago, for the relief of Rhode Island, now on its return to new York. But if any thing serious is designed in your quarter, it must soon be determined. I thank you for the early information—and am Sir Yr Most Obet Servt

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LS, in Richard Kidder Meade’s writing, InU: U.S. History Mss; Df, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW.

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    From George Washington to Major General Jabez Huntington, 6 September 1778
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    Washington, George
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    Huntington, Jabez
    Date
    6 September 1778

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    “From George Washington to Major General Jabez Huntington, 6 September 1778,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-16-02-0565. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 16, 1 July–14 September 1778, ed. David R. Hoth. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2006, p. 532.]

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