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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03343 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1780 |
| Title | George Washington to William Livingston regarding military movements |
| Date | 20 June 1780 |
| Author | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Recipient | Livingston, William |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | States he had already received the intelligence Livingston sent to him. Not aware if the fleet brought with it either troops or Henry Clinton. Notes "The Enemy remain in the same position upon the point." Signed as Commander in Chief of American Forces. Written three days before the Battle of Springfield. |
| Subjects | Battle Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General President Navy Global History and Civics |
| People | Washington, George (1732-1799) Livingston, William (1723-1790) Clinton, Henry, Sir (1730-1795) |
| Place written | Springfield, New Jersey |
| Theme | The American Revolution; The Presidency; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | William Livingston was the first Governor of New Jersey. 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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