George Washington Papers

To George Washington from Major General John Sullivan, 19 September 1778

From Major General John Sullivan

Providence Septemr 19th 1778

Dear General

There is nothing new in this Quarter Save that the Enemy have within two or three Days past pulled Down Several Houses on the North End of Rhode Island for what purpose is not known I Inclose your Excellencey a providence paper which Contains all the news in this Quarter1 I have the Honor to be Dear General your Excellenceys Most obedt Humble Servt

Jno. Sullivan

ALS, DLC:GW.

1. Sullivan may have enclosed a copy of the Providence Gazette; and Country Journal for this date.

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    To George Washington from Major General John Sullivan, 19 September 1778
    Author
    Sullivan, John
    Recipient
    Washington, George
    Date
    19 September 1778

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    “To George Washington from Major General John Sullivan, 19 September 1778,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-17-02-0054. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 17, 15 September–31 October 1778, ed. Philander D. Chase. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2008, p. 56.]

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