George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 5 August 1780

George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau

Peekskill [New York] August 5, 1780. Approves of measures taken by Rochambeau. Describes movements of British and American armies. Is awaiting arrival of second French division.

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

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Title: George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 5 August 1780
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Rochambeau, Comte de
Date: 5 August 1780

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Cite as: “George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 5 August 1780,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-02-02-0805. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 2, 1779–1781, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 373.]

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