Letter from George Washington to John Sullivan, 1778 September 1
- Collection Name:
- John Sullivan Papers
- Title:
- Letter from George Washington to John Sullivan, 1778 September 1
- Creator:
- Washington, George, 1732-1799
- Creator Role:
- Author
- Accession / Call Number:
- 1928.001
- Object ID:
- 1928.001.17.01
- Date:
- 1778/09/01
- Type of Material:
- textual record
- Physical Description:
- 1 letter
- Language:
- English
- Scope and Content:
- Letter from George Washington in White Plains, NY, to General John Sullivan dated September 1, 1778. In the letter, Washington addresses the disagreement between the army under Sullivan's command and the fleet, noting it is important to be concerned about cordiality, honor, and policy. He states first impressions are long remembered and hopes that will serve in repairing their "national character among the French."
- Locations:
- White Plains, NY
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- Restrictions:
- Available for research.
- Level Description:
- Item
- Box Number:
- 2
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