Washington, George, 1732-1799 to George Clinton

GLC00639.30

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Type
Letters
Date
March 12, 1778
Author/Creator
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Title
to George Clinton
Place Written
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
Pagination
2 p. : Height: 34 cm, Width: 21 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

With Clinton's docket and note in another hand on page 2. Washington says that the "army has been pretty well supplied" since previously asking for supplies. The letter also answers complaints about Israel Putnam's command on the Hudson River. Washington says the charges, which he has had from other persons, embarrassed him because they arose from "want of judgement [rather] then any real intention to do wrong."

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