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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Josiah Quincy

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04442 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Cambridge, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 March 1776 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 23.3 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Written just one week after Continental forces captured Boston. Thanks Quincy and the nation for their praise, saying "To obtain the applause of deserving men, is a heart felt satisfaction - to merit them, is my highest wish. If my conduct therefore...hath merited the approbation of the great Country, I shall esteem it one of the most fortunate & happy events of my life." Despite the joy of his victory, Washington cautions that the Americans must remain on guard. Worries about the British fleet at "Nantasket Road." But is more afraid of spies, "There is one evil I dread, & that is their spies." Asks Quincy to arrange for men to guard against spies and protect shipping.

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Quincy, Josiah, 1710-1784

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