George Washington to Chevalier de la Luzerne, 12 September 1780

George Washington to Chevalier de la Luzerne

Bergen County [New Jersey] September 12, 1780. Asks La Luzerne to put letter to Comte de Guichen in cypher and to forward it. Discusses need for a land force to accompany fleet. Emphasizes need of French aid.

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

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Title: George Washington to Chevalier de la Luzerne, 12 September 1780
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: La Luzerne, Chevalier de
Date: 12 September 1780

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Cite as: “George Washington to Chevalier de la Luzerne, 12 September 1780,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-02-02-0854. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 2, 1779–1781, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 429.]

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