Title: Letter from George Washington to Commanding Officer at West Point.

Material Type: Book

Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799.

Subject: Washington, George,--1732-1799--Correspondence.

Subject: McDougall, Alexander,--1732-1786--Correspondence.

Subject: Generals--United States--Correspondence.

Subject: Founding Fathers of the United States--Correspondence.

Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783.

Subject: Gouvion, J. B.--(Jean Baptiste)

Subject: Arnold, Benedict,--1741-1801.

Subject: United States.--Continental Army--Records and correspondence.

Description: A letter from George Washington to the officer commanding at West Point, written on September 27, 1780. Washington gives orders for the troops to be distributed to their posts in preparation for an attack by the Enemy. He mentions that the enemy will have acquired knowledge of the defenses from General Arnold. The troops are to take ten days provisions and gather intelligence and inform Washington of any movement. A militia force will be deployed and Colonel Gouvion will remain to assist with arrangements.

Date of Publication: 1780 September 27

Date: 1780