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Letter George Washington, July 31, 1777, General Orders

The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor.--vol. 08


Head-Quarters, Coryell's ferry, July 31, 1777.

Parole Fortitude. Countersigns Success, Victory.

The army is to cross the Delaware with all possible dispatch, and proceed for Philadelphia.

Col. Humpton will take the command of the division commanded by General Lincoln.


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