The George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress
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Letter George Washington to John Paterson, November 20, 1777

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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 20, 1777.
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Sir: I yesterday wrote you a Letter with conditional directions relative to
your march. Upon receipt of this, you will proceed by the way of Coryells
Ferry and join this army, as expeditiously as possible.
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If in consequence of the order given yesterday you should have filed off
towards Trenton, you may continue that Route, but in that case you will
dispatch a Messenger to give me notice of it, I shall probably be found at
the Crooked Billet. I am etc.
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