George Washington to John Jay, 25 May 1779

George Washington to John Jay

Middlebrook [New Jersey] May 25, 1779. Is concerned about the “predatory” fighting of British. Encloses instructions to Brigadier General Charles Scott concerning reinforcements in the South. Discusses British preparations in New York.

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

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Title: George Washington to John Jay, 25 May 1779
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Jay, John
Date: 25 May 1779

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Cite as: “George Washington to John Jay, 25 May 1779,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-02-02-0161. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 2, 1779–1781, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 57.]

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