Laurens, John, 1754-1782 to George Washington
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02499.12 Author/Creator: Laurens, John, 1754-1782 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 October 1779 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 17.5 cm Order a Copy
Discusses troubles in bringing Washington's dispatches to Congress. Since the Iphigenie will not be sailing, he will take a pilot boat to the fleet. Assures him that "Nothing on my part shall be wanting to deliver your dispatches to Congress." Written "On board of the Iphigenie."
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