Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Anthony Wayne re: Burgoyne's captured troops, troop movements
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05577 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Head Quarters Type: Letter signed Date: 1778/11/25 Pagination: 2 p. : free frank ; Height: 34 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy
Washington orders Wayne to detach troops from his command to prevent Convention troops from passing to New York City, and asks him to keep his troops from harming property of inhabitants ("burning Fences and from committing any kind of waste upon the property"). He also asks Wayne to allow the Virginia troops to pass before him. Docketed by Wayne. "S & K" watermark.
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