Alexander Hamilton Papers

George Washington to Brigadier General George Clinton, 20 April 1777

George Washington to
Brigadier General George Clinton

Morristown [New Jersey] April 20, 1777. Discusses whether enemy plans to attack Philadelphia or move up North River. Reminds Clinton to call out militia. Approves of placing a chain across the North River.

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

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    George Washington to Brigadier General George Clinton, 20 April 1777
    Author
    Washington, George
    Recipient
    Clinton, George
    Date
    20 April 1777

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    “George Washington to Brigadier General George Clinton, 20 April 1777,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-01-02-0138. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 1, 1768–1778, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 234.]

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