George Washington to Henry Laurens, 16 November 1778

George Washington to Henry Laurens

Fredericksburg [New York] November 16, 1778. Transmits news of attack on Cherry Valley. Believes that only way to prevent such attacks is to carry on an offensive war against Indians.

LS, in writing of H, Papers of the Continental Congress, National Archives.

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Source Project: Hamilton Papers
Title: George Washington to Henry Laurens, 16 November 1778
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Laurens, Henry
Date: 16 November 1778

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Cite as: “George Washington to Henry Laurens, 16 November 1778,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-01-02-0647. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 1, 1768–1778, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 583.]

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