George Washington Papers

From George Washington to Navy Department, 8 July 1781

Head Quarters near Dobb’s Ferry 8th July 1781

Gentlemen

I have been honord with your Favr of the 23d ulto—& feel myself much obliged by the readiness while which you have complied to, or rather anticipated my Requests for Cannon & Powder—you will be pleased to rest assured of the Return of the Cannon as soon as they can be spared from our Operations—If any more Powder should be in your Power, it is very probable we shall be glad to receive a further Quantity. with much Regard & Estimation I have the Honor to be &c

G.W.

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    From George Washington to Navy Department, 8 July 1781
    Author
    Washington, George
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    Navy Department
    Date
    8 July 1781

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    “From George Washington to Navy Department, 8 July 1781,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/99-01-02-06321. [This is an Early Access document from The Papers of George Washington. It is not an authoritative final version.]