Physical Description:
1 letter (4 p.) ; 33 cm. Notes:
Autograph letter, written and signed by George Washington's
secretary, signed Geo. Washington. Washington discusses the
importance of an American victory in the battle for independence,
including the importance of America's allies. He also discusses
logistics regarding troops, ships, artillery, expeditions and
various important geographical locations. Washington expresses his
hope for Spain to join the American cause and its allies. Subjects:
Washington, George, 1732-1799. ; Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien
de Vimeur, comte de, 1725-1807. ; United States -- History --
Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Naval operations. ; United States --
History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Participation, French. ;
Strategy. Form/Genre:
Letters (correspondence) United States Revolution, 1775-1783. (aat)
; Military records United States Revolution, 1775-1783. (aat) Physical Collection:
Papers of Charles-René-Dominique Sochet Destouches, 1754-1804
(bulk 1780-1781) ; Orderly Books of the American Revolution. Provenance:
Purchased from the American Art Association, 1926.
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