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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Alexander McDougall re: plans for 1778 campaign, conditions in the army

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03104 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Valley Forge, [Pa.] Type: Letter signed Date: 1778/04/08 Pagination: 2 p. + FF Order a Copy

Written as Commander in Chief. Also mentions his fears for a small pox outbreak in the army

Washington, George, 1732-1799
McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786

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