Washington, George, 1732-1799 to James Clinton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02366 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Morristown, New Jersey Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 9 February 1777 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 23 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
Ordering Clinton to go to Albany to "assist in the command of the Northern department" under General Schuyler. Warns Clinton that there is not time for delay. "General McDougal will take the direction of matters in the Highlands when you are gone."
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