BIB_ID
284132
Accession number
MA 507.11
Creator
Washington, George, 1732-1799.
Display Date
1778 Nov. 20.
Credit line
Purchased by Pierpont Morgan, 1906.
Description
1 item (2 p.) ; 33.8 cm
Notes
Docketed.
In the hand of James McHenry.
Place of writing from published letter.
This item is part of a collection of letters from Washington to George and James Clinton; see main record for MA 507 for more information.
In the hand of James McHenry.
Place of writing from published letter.
This item is part of a collection of letters from Washington to George and James Clinton; see main record for MA 507 for more information.
Provenance
Purchased by Pierpont Morgan from the New York Cooperative Society, 1906.
Summary
Directing him to "proceed immediately to Albany, or the place to which General Hand may have gone;" informing him that "General Hand received my directions to take the Command at the Minisink;" suggesting he "consult with General Hand, on the plans he may have in contemplation, whether offensive against the Indians, or for giving greater security to the frontiers. It is my wish that you should make the best possible disposition, and such arrangements as appear most consistent with your combined strength." .
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