Tilghman, Tench, 1744-1786 to Richard Varick

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GLC#
GLC00816
Type
Letters
Date
July 21, 1781
Author/Creator
Tilghman, Tench, 1744-1786
Title
to Richard Varick
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 30 cm, Width: 19 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Letter discusses several wartime matters: George Washington's desire for Varick to build an unspecified fortification, a lack of intelligence from Nathanael Greene and the Marquis de Lafayette, and reports of "a partial action between the Marquis and Cornwallis." Also congratulates Colonel Varick on his actions at Poughkeepsie. Letter written in a light-hearted manner and composed at "Head Quarters." Tilghman was Washington's aide-de-camp.

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