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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to William Livingston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03343 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Springfield, New Jersey Type: Letter signed Date: 20 June 1780 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 34 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

States he had already received the intelligence Livingston sent to him. Not aware if the fleet brought with it either troops or Henry Clinton. Notes "The Enemy remain in the same position upon the point." Signed as Commander in Chief of American Forces. Written three days before the Battle of Springfield.

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Livingston, William, 1723-1790
Clinton, Henry, Sir, 1730-1795

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