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WASHINGTON, GEORGE, President. Letter signed ("G:Washington") as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, to Brigadier General James Clinton, "Head Quarters near Dobbs Ferry," 5 August 1781. 2 pages, folio, 290 x 200mm. (11 1/2 x 7 3/4 in.), a few light stains, glazed and matted in a giltwood frame, incorporating an engraved portrait of Brigadier General Clinton.
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WASHINGTON, GEORGE, President. Letter signed ("G:Washington") as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, to Brigadier General James Clinton, "Head Quarters near Dobbs Ferry," 5 August 1781. 2 pages, folio, 290 x 200mm. (11 1/2 x 7 3/4 in.), a few light stains, glazed and matted in a giltwood frame, incorporating an engraved portrait of Brigadier General Clinton.
WASHINGTON DIRECTS LINCOLN'S ARMY DURING THE YORKTOWN CAMPAIGN
General Washington transmits a brief report to Brigadier General Clinton: "I am favored with your Letter...representing the exposed situation of the frontier of this State [New York]. I have in consequence, thought it adviseable, that the remaining part of Cortlands Reg[imen]t (except the Light Company) should continue at Albany untill further orders. I have also prevailed on Major General Lincoln to set out tomorrow Morning for Berkshire & Hampshire Counties to urge on the Levies with all possible expedition: from General Lincoln's high reputation among those People, and indefatiguable industry and zeal in the public service, I cannot but flatter myself this measure will be attended with success..." Lincoln led the army that marched south during the Yorktown campaign, and was present at Cornwallis's surrender. He was then appointed Secretary of War 30 October 1781 and remained in this position until the Treaty of Paris was signed. Fitzpatrick: 22:464.
WASHINGTON DIRECTS LINCOLN'S ARMY DURING THE YORKTOWN CAMPAIGN
General Washington transmits a brief report to Brigadier General Clinton: "I am favored with your Letter...representing the exposed situation of the frontier of this State [New York]. I have in consequence, thought it adviseable, that the remaining part of Cortlands Reg[imen]t (except the Light Company) should continue at Albany untill further orders. I have also prevailed on Major General Lincoln to set out tomorrow Morning for Berkshire & Hampshire Counties to urge on the Levies with all possible expedition: from General Lincoln's high reputation among those People, and indefatiguable industry and zeal in the public service, I cannot but flatter myself this measure will be attended with success..." Lincoln led the army that marched south during the Yorktown campaign, and was present at Cornwallis's surrender. He was then appointed Secretary of War 30 October 1781 and remained in this position until the Treaty of Paris was signed. Fitzpatrick: 22:464.