Washington, George, 1732-1799 to George Baylor
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07486 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: s.l. Type: Letter signed Date: 22 September 1778 Pagination: 1 p. ; 30 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy
Advises Baylor to "use every means in your power" to ascertain as much information as possible about the British troops embarking from New York. Also instructs him to keep an eye on the North River and to notify West Point if he sees any British transports go by. Written just prior to British General Charles Grey's attack at Old Tappan on 28 September 1778. Water damaged ink.
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