Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Anthony Walton White
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04859 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Wilmington, Delaware Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 1 August 1777 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 21.6 x 25.1 cm. Order a Copy
Washington writes that the recipient should scrutinize the characters of his men and immediately dismount any suspicious ones since "the loss of a worthless soldier will occasion less regret when it is not accompanied with that of a Horse and Accoutrements." Written in response to the disappearance of a horse from White's unit.
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