George Washington to George Clinton, 28 August 1780

George Washington to George Clinton

Liberty Pole [New Jersey] August 28, 1780. States that Colonel William Malcom is en route and will be under Clinton’s command. Asks Clinton to relieve troops at Fort Schuyler as soon as possible.

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

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Title: George Washington to George Clinton, 28 August 1780
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Clinton, George
Date: 28 August 1780

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Cite as: “George Washington to George Clinton, 28 August 1780,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-02-02-0826. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 2, 1779–1781, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 384.]

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