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- GLC#
- GLC00496.097-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- October 11, 1777
- Author/Creator
- Washington, George, 1732-1799
- Title
- to John Page, Williamsburg
- Place Written
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Pagination
- 2 p. : free frank Height: 38 cm, Width: 25 cm
- Language
- English
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Describes the attack at Germantown and the loss of victory due to a retreat caused by fog. He closes by mentioning that the troops were in good spirits. The letter mentions the Battle of Germantown and the various maneuvers. John Page is from Williamsburg.
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