George Washington to Comte de Guichen, 12 September 1780

George Washington to Comte de Guichen

Bergen County [New Jersey] September 12, 1780. Reviews military situation in America. Insists that assistance from French fleet is needed in order to act decisively against the enemy. Emphasizes importance to France of a British defeat in America.

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

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Title: George Washington to Comte de Guichen, 12 September 1780
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Guichen, Comte de
Date: 12 September 1780

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Cite as: “George Washington to Comte de Guichen, 12 September 1780,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-02-02-0853. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 2, 1779–1781, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 429.]