George Washington to John Hancock, 29 August 1777

George Washington to John Hancock

Wilmington [Delaware] August 29, 1777. Discusses movements of enemy. Asks Hancock to send commissions for Brigadier Generals John Glover, Enoch Poor, and John Paterson.

LS, in writing of H, Papers of the Continental Congress, National Archives.

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Title: George Washington to John Hancock, 29 August 1777
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Hancock, John
Date: 29 August 1777

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Cite as: “George Washington to John Hancock, 29 August 1777,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-01-02-0265. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 1, 1768–1778, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 319.]

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