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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Alexander McDougall

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04215 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Valley Forge, Pennsylvania Type: Letter signed Date: 21 March 1778 Pagination: 1 p. : docket : address Height: 33.8 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Introduction of French engineer, Colonel Louis des Hayes de la Radiere, who was to superintend fortifications on the North (Hudson) River. Washington appointed de la Radiere to oversee the construction of the Hudson's Highlands in late 1777, but a dispute with General Israel Putnam, commander at the Highlands, caused de la Radiere to return to Washington's camp. Putnam went on leave in March of 1778 and General McDougall assumed his command. Shortly thereafter, Washington sent de la Radiere back.

McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786
de la Radiere, Lewis, fl. 1778
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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