George Washington to Colonel Elisha Sheldon, 27 November 1780

George Washington to Colonel Elisha Sheldon

Preakness [New Jersey] November 27, 1780. Orders Sheldon to march to Virginia and enter into winter quarters. Sends directions concerning the horses. Requests Sheldon to confer with the governor of Connecticut concerning the completion of his regiment.

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

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Title: George Washington to Colonel Elisha Sheldon, 27 November 1780
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Sheldon, Elisha
Date: 27 November 1780

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Cite as: “George Washington to Colonel Elisha Sheldon, 27 November 1780,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-02-02-1003. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 2, 1779–1781, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 516.]

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