George Washington to Comte d’Estaing, 13 September 1779

George Washington to Comte d’Estaing

West Point, September 13, 1779. Describes British land and sea forces in America. Advances ideas for an attack on New York in cooperation with French fleet.

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

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Title: George Washington to Comte d’Estaing, 13 September 1779
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Estaing, Charles-Hector, comte d’
Date: 13 September 1779

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Cite as: “George Washington to Comte d’Estaing, 13 September 1779,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-02-02-0451. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 2, 1779–1781, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 171.]

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