Autograph letter signed : White Plains, to Henry Laurens, President of Congress, 1778 Sept. 1.

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Autograph letter signed : White Plains, to Henry Laurens, President of Congress, 1778 Sept. 1.

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Stating that at General Washington's request he will remain until further news is had from the troops in Rhode Island.

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Pierpont Morgan Library.

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