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Letter George Washington to Commanding Officer of Paterson's Brigade or
Poor's Brigade, November 19, 1777
<P>The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources,
1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor.--vol. 10
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Head Quarters, November 19, 1777.
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Sir: Instead of proceeding to Coryell's Ferry, which I imagine is your
intended Route, I desire you will march down, as far as Trenton, and there
wait my orders before you cross the River. The moment you receive this,
dispatch an Officer to me, to inform me where you are, when you will be at
Trenton, and by what Road you will march that I may send orders to meet you.
I am etc.
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P.S. If this should reach you between Flemingtown and Coryells Ferry, You
are not to march towards Trenton, but cross at Coryell's as first
intended. (19)
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[Note 19: The draft is in the writing of John Laurens.]
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