George Washington to Council of War, 17 June 1778

George Washington to Council of War

Valley Forge, June 17, 1778. Presents probable British plans for evacuation of Philadelphia and relative strength of American and enemy forces. Asks for opinions in writing concerning measures to be taken in the event of evacuation of Philadelphia.

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

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Title: George Washington to Council of War, 17 June 1778
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Council of War
Date: 17 June 1778

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Cite as: “George Washington to Council of War, 17 June 1778,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-01-02-0480. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 1, 1768–1778, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 496.]

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