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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC07675 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1781 |
| Title | George Washington to Nathanael Greene about size of British forces |
| Date | 2 January 1781 |
| Author | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Recipient | Greene, Nathanael |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Informs Greene of the size of a British expeditionary force of 1600 men under the command of traitor Benedict Arnold. Also mentions conflicting reports of the battle at Blackstock Plantation in South Carolina between Continental General Thomas Sumter and British Colonel Banastre Tarleton, 20 November 1780. He states, "The printers on both sides make it a victory." Wishes him a happy New Year. Postscript in Washington's hand comments that he heard word that Mrs. Greene and the children were well. |
| Subjects | President Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Treason Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs Battle Journalism Holidays and Celebrations Children and Family |
| People | Washington, George (1732-1799) Greene, Nathanael (1742-1786) Arnold, Benedict (1741-1801) Tarleton, Banastre, Sir, Bart. (1754-1833) Sumter, Thomas (1734-1832) |
| Place written | New Windsor, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution; The Presidency; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | 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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