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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Col. Daniel Brodhead re: court martials and war news

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02867.03 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Passaic Falls, New Jersey Type: Letter signed Date: 1780/10/13 Pagination: 3 p. : free frank ; Height: 34 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

In addition to discussing the court martials of Capt Thomas Beal, Peter Davis and David Gamble, Washington also mentions his hopes to attack Detroit, thoughts on Virginia and his need for provisions. Written near Passaic Falls, New Jersey.

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Brodhead, Daniel, 1736-1809

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