LS : Fredericksburg, Pa., to James Clinton, 1778 Oct. 14.

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LS : Fredericksburg, Pa., to James Clinton, 1778 Oct. 14.

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In the absence of intelligence about the British plans for the winter campaign, Washington must plan for the winter quartering of the Continental Army. He asks Clinton for his thoughts on the matter, especially on whether the troops should be collected or distributed and how they should be provisioned. Written in the hand of Tench Tilghman.

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