George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 27 February 1781

George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau

New Windsor [New York] February 27, 1781. Is happy to hear of success in Chesapeake Bay and that the Chevalier Destouches is planning to send a “second detachment for an ulterior cooperation.” Describes British and American moves in South. Will visit Rhode Island at earliest possible time. Sends news of a British embarkation from New York to Virginia.

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

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Title: George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 27 February 1781
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Rochambeau, Comte de
Date: 27 February 1781

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Cite as: “George Washington to Comte de Rochambeau, 27 February 1781,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-02-02-1121. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 2, 1779–1781, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 580.]

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