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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to John Sullivan

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01830 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Letter signed Date: 17 November 1779 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 19 cm, Width: 16 cm Order a Copy

Informs Sullivan that Greene has prepared winter quarters for those of his men commanded by Clinton and Hand. Written in McHenry's hand. Written from "Head Quarters."

Washington, George, 1732-1799
McHenry, James, 1753-1816
Sullivan, John, 1740-1795
Clinton, James, 1736-1812
Hand, Edward, 1744-1802
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

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