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12 December 1781
Washington, George (1732-1799)
to Moses Rawlings re: moving British POW's to Lancaster & Philadelphia
Washington also mentions allowing foreigners to stay in frontier towns.
GLC04566
5 November 1777
Laurens, Henry (1724-1792)
to George Washington
Written by Laurens as president of the Continental Congress; signed once and initialed twice by Laurens. Retained copy encloses extracts of Congress and a postscript reporting the passing of those resolutions. The extracts concern recovery and...
GLC04803
23 March 1778
Lee, Francis Lightfoot (1734-1797)
to Patrick Henry
Co-signed by Banister and free franked in his name. Requests that Congress send new troops to camp without delay. Warns that the Continental army is weak and that it is likely the British will attempt an attack before reinforcements come. Also...
GLC04807
28 May 1776
Lee, Richard Henry (1732-1794)
to Thomas Ludwell Lee
Written by Richard Henry Lee as Continental Congressman from Virginia to his brother Thomas Lee. Says he is busy because he has a committee meeting with Generals Washington, Gates, and Mifflin on "the operations of their Campaign." Says he cannot...
GLC04809
22 June 1775
Hancock, John (1737-1793)
[Commission of Captain Daniel Morgan]
Partially printed document signed by Continental Congress President John Hancock and co-signed by Charles Thomson as Secretary to Congress. The writing in the document's body was done by General George Washington. Document appoints Daniel Morgan as...
GLC04825
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