George Washington to Baron von Steuben, 27 February 1781

George Washington to Baron von Steuben

New Windsor [New York] February 27, 1781. States that in spite of loss of naval superiority the Marquis de Lafayette is continuing march to Virginia. Hopes von Steuben has distributed supplies the French brought to Major General Nathanael Greene. Reports the Pennsylvania line has been ordered South.

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

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Title: George Washington to Baron von Steuben, 27 February 1781
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Steuben, Baron von
Date: 27 February 1781

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Cite as: “George Washington to Baron von Steuben, 27 February 1781,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-02-02-1122. [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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