Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Charles Lee
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07491 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Fort Lee, New Jersey Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 14 November 1776 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 32.6 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Anticipates a prisoner exchange. Worries the British will try to exchange men who are not really continental soldiers, therefore requests Lee to order all officers to make lists of those in their units who are missing or dead. Encloses "a recommendation of the officers for the State of Rhode Island." Postscript states British forces suspected to be moving to South Carolina. Saw small number of British troops near Mount Washington, and speculates as to their possible movements. Written from "General Green's Quarters." Two days later the British would drive Washington and his forces from around New York and take Fort Washington.
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