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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01830 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1779 |
| Title | George Washington to John Sullivan regarding winter quarters for soldiers |
| Date | 17 November 1779 |
| Author | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Additional authors | McHenry, James (1753-1816) |
| Recipient | Sullivan, John |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Informs Sullivan that Greene has prepared winter quarters for those of his men commanded by Clinton and Hand. Written in McHenry's hand. Written from "Head Quarters." |
| Subjects | President Revolutionary War Continental Army Military History Military Camp |
| People | Washington, George (1732-1799) McHenry, James (1753-1816) Sullivan, John (1740-1795) Clinton, James (1736-1812) Hand, Edward (1744-1802) Greene, Nathanael (1742-1786) |
| Place written | West Point, New York |
| Theme | The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | General John Sullivan served under General Washington's command in the American Revolution. In the summer of 1779 he was sent with a large force to attack the Iroquois nation, and destroyed most of their villages in upper New York. James McHenry was General Washington's secretary during the American Revolution. General James Clinton served under Sullivan during his campaign against the Iroquois. General Edward Hand served under Sullivan during his campaign against the Iroquois. General Nathanael Greene was a great officer and tactician, who also served as quartermaster general of the army from 1778-1780. Signer of the U.S. Constitution. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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