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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Joseph Palmer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04858 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Cambridge, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 August 1775 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 32.4 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy

Washington discusses supply and armament of the Army, strategic locations for placing artillery, how best to prosecute the war, and his public image. Asks Palmer for his advice on strategy for defending Boston and the surrounding area, and has solicited the advice of other men on this topic.

Palmer, Joseph, 1716-1788
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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