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From George Washington to George Clinton, 27 June 1779

To George Clinton

Head Quarters [New Windsor] June 27th 1779

Dr Sir

I have received your two favours of the 24th and 25th. I am sorry for the accident, that has befallen the Militia.

Some days since I directed General McDougall to send an hundred infantry to join Sheldon’s regiment of dragoons1—and Col. Moylan has also been directed to join him with his regiment of cavalry2—This corps I hope will be able to answer the purpose of countenancing the militia and assisting them to cover the Country.

I am happy in the promise of a visit with which Your Excellency obliges me. With the truest regard & esteem I have the honor to be Your most Obedt servt

G.W.

Df, in Alexander Hamilton’s writing, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW.

1. See the postscript to GW to Alexander McDougall, 19 June.

2. For these formal orders, see GW to Stephen Moylan, 28 June.

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    From George Washington to George Clinton, 27 June 1779
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    “From George Washington to George Clinton, 27 June 1779,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-21-02-0224. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 21, 1 June–31 July 1779, ed. William M. Ferraro. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2012, pp. 264–265.]

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