Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Caesar Rodney
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06483 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Letter signed Date: 19 January 1779 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 39.9 x 24 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses moving the cavalry of Count Pulaski's legion to where it will interfere less with supply with Rodney, then President of Delaware. Suggests Kent and Sussex counties in Delaware as a possible location and seeks the proper authority to quarter them there. Docketed twice, on the second page and on the address leaf.
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