Letter : Morristown, N.J., to Landon Carter, 1777 April 15.

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Letter : Morristown, N.J., to Landon Carter, 1777 April 15.

Washington writes about the condition of the Continental Army after the winter and speculates on the British Army's next move. He comments on his desire for a speedy conclusion to the war and subsequent retirement.

3 p. (on 2 leaves)

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University of Virginia. Library

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