George Washington to Henry Laurens, 3 May 1778

George Washington to Henry Laurens

Valley Forge, May 3, 1778. Discusses reasons for lack of Indian aid. Thinks the United States should continue to try to counteract British overtures to Indians.

LS, in writing of H, Papers of the Continental Congress, National Archives; Df, in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.

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Source Project: Hamilton Papers
Title: George Washington to Henry Laurens, 3 May 1778
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Laurens, Henry
Date: 3 May 1778

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Cite as: “George Washington to Henry Laurens, 3 May 1778,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-01-02-0444. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 1, 1768–1778, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 481.]

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