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Washington, George (1732-1799) to John Barry re: congratulating Barry for his "success" on the sea

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02907 Author/Creator: Washington, George (1732-1799) Place Written: [Valley Forge, Pa.] Type: Letter signed Date: 1778/03/12 Pagination: 1 p. 34 x 21 cm Order a Copy

Written as commander in chief.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

Head Quarters 12th March 1778.
Sir,
I have received your Letter of the 9th. inst. and congratulate you upon the success which crowned your gallantry and address, in the late Attack upon the Enemys Ships - altho circumstances prevented you from reaping the full benefit of your conquest, there is ample consolation in the degree of Glory which you have acquired - You will be pleased to accept of my sincere thanks, for the good things which you have been so polite as to send me, with my wishes that suitable Success may always attend your Bravery.

I am Sir
Your most obedt Servt.
Go: Washington

As the Intrenching Tools are articles of great value, you will be so good as to reserve them, and take particular care of them. -

Captain Barry.

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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