George Washington to Major General Israel Putnam, 22 July 1777

George Washington to Major General Israel Putnam

Smiths Clove [New York] July 22, 1777. Asks for accurate report of British movements on Long Island Sound. Requests information on posts around Kings Bridge and Fort Washington.

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

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Title: George Washington to Major General Israel Putnam, 22 July 1777
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Putnam, Israel
Date: 22 July 1777

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Cite as: “George Washington to Major General Israel Putnam, 22 July 1777,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-01-02-0224. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 1, 1768–1778, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 290.]

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