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Metadata
Catalog Number |
RG1.B4.F15 |
Object Name |
Correspondence |
Scope & Content |
This letter is from General George Washington from the Reading Furnace during the Revolutionary War dated September 19, 1777, where he asks General Anthony Wayne to begin moving forward as he has also asked Generals Maxwell and Potter to do the same. He will follow with extra men. All horses are on patrol. He is awaiting ammunition. He will await word from the generals so he can plan his own moves. He suggests cutting off the enemy's baggage. |
Creator |
General George Washington |
Title |
Corrspondence: General George Washington |
Collection |
HYS Collection |
Caption |
Envelope |
Classification |
Correspondence Letter Horses Military Revolutionary War Soldiers War |
Condition |
Fair |
Credit line |
HYS Collection |
Date |
September 19, 1777 |
People |
Washington, General George Wayne, General Anthony Potter, General |
Search Terms |
Furnaces Revolutionary War Soldiers War Washington, General George |
Subjects |
Revolutionary War Furnaces Ammunition Soldiers |
Lexicon sub-category |
Documentary Artifact |