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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02499.12 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1779 |
| Title | John Laurens to George Washington about problems delivering Washington's dispatches to Congress |
| Date | 28 October 1779 |
| Author | Laurens, John (1754-1782) |
| Recipient | Washington, George |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses troubles in bringing Washington's dispatches to Congress. Since the Iphigenie will not be sailing, he will take a pilot boat to the fleet. Assures him that "Nothing on my part shall be wanting to deliver your dispatches to Congress." Written "On board of the Iphigenie." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History President Transportation Maritime Continental Congress Congress |
| People | Washington, George (1732-1799) Laurens, John (1754-1782) |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime; Government & Politics; The Presidency; Creating a New Government; The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | John Laurens was an aide-de-camp to George Washington. He challenged Charles Lee to a duel to defend Washington's honor. Was briefly an American envoy to France. Often served as Washington's personal secretary. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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