Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796 to George Washington

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GLC#
GLC04863
Type
Letters
Date
25 December 1780
Author/Creator
Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796
Title
to George Washington
Place Written
Mount Kemble, New Jersey
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 15.9 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Expresses frustration with contradictory accounts from New York. Updates Washington on the movements of the British fleet and states that Benedict Arnold boarded one of the vessels. Reports that he does not know if they have sailed yet. Gives information on Arnold's activities and says he was definitely in New York on Saturday 23 December because he was seen by someone. Remarks that he is attempting to form an intelligence network, "I am endeavouring to form a Chain of Intelligence & will succeed if practicable - should any thing material turn up you may be assured of being Informed the soonest possible." Wishes him a Merry Christmas.

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