George Washington to Major General Philip Schuyler, 18 December 1778

George Washington to Major General Philip Schuyler

Middlebrook [New Jersey] December 18, 1778. Congratulates Schuyler on acquittal. States that a winter campaign is now impossible. Agrees that reduction of Niagara is important and has made plans for that move. Has advised quartermaster general to confer with Schuyler on this matter.

Df, in writings of George Washington and H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.

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Title: George Washington to Major General Philip Schuyler, 18 December 1778
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Schuyler, Philip
Date: 18 December 1778

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Cite as: “George Washington to Major General Philip Schuyler, 18 December 1778,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-01-02-0680. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 1, 1768–1778, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 600.]

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