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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to [Benjamin Tallmadge] re: spy report, setting meeting

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07277 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Camp Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1778/08/25 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21.1 cm, Width: 16.9 cm Order a Copy

Washington wants to discuss a spy report concerning British troop movements in New York: "Knowledge of that circumstance in the enemy might blast the whole design"

Tallmadge, Benjamin, 1754-1835
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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