Alexander Hamilton Papers

George Washington to Brigadier General William Smallwood, 22–23 May 1778

George Washington to
Brigadier General William Smallwood

Valley Forge, May 22–23, 1778. Orders removal of stores from the Elk and urges Smallwood to be on continual guard against enemy. In postscript states the enemy is preparing an offensive move.

Df, in writings of James McHenry and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. The postscript is dated May 23, 1778.

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    George Washington to Brigadier General William Smallwood, 22–23 May 1778
    Author
    Washington, George
    Recipient
    Smallwood, William
    Date
    22–23 May 1778

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    “George Washington to Brigadier General William Smallwood, 22–23 May 1778,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-01-02-0462. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 1, 1768–1778, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 490.]

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