George Washington to Marquis de Lafayette, [27 July 1780]

George Washington to Marquis de Lafayette

[Preakness, New Jersey, July 27, 1780.] Believes that shortages of arms makes Lafayette’s plan to take New York impractical. Reports that British embarkation is still rumored. Hopes to take advantage of Sir Henry Clinton’s move to Rhode Island.

Df, in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.

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Title: George Washington to Marquis de Lafayette, [27 July 1780]
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Lafayette, Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de
Date: 27 July 1780

Reference

Cite as: “George Washington to Marquis de Lafayette, [27 July 1780],” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-02-02-0786. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 2, 1779–1781, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 368.]

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