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- GLC#
- GLC06483
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- January 19, 1779
- Author/Creator
- Washington, George, 1732-1799
- Title
- to Caesar Rodney
- Place Written
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Pagination
- 1 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 39.9 cm, Width: 24 cm
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Discusses moving the cavalry of Count Pulaski's legion to where it will interfere less with supply with Rodney, then President of Delaware. Suggests Kent and Sussex counties in Delaware as a possible location and seeks the proper authority to quarter them there. Docketed twice, on the second page and on the address leaf.
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