George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 14 July 1778

George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull

[Paramus, New Jersey, July 14, 1778.] Reports arrival of French fleet. Suggests that eastern states gather available vessels and attempt to intercept an enemy fleet which is expected to arrive momentarily.

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

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Title: George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 14 July 1778
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Trumbull, Jonathan
Date: 14 July 1778

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Cite as: “George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, 14 July 1778,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-01-02-0509. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 1, 1768–1778, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 523.]

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