Letter, to Judah Alden

Containers:

Box 2, Folder 1780.11.23

Creator:

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Extent:

1 pages

Scope and content:

Letter from George Washington, in the hand of Tench Tilghman, to Major Judah Alden. The letter is sent from Washington's headquarters, Passaic Falls, New Jersey. The correspondence lays out an elaborate plan of attack meant to fall into the hands of the enemy. The "misinformation" was a spy tactic in hopes that it would be intercepted and throw off British forces. The body of the letter is in the hand of Tilghman with the exception of one line by Washington's reading, "but are not to make fires or discover themselves."

Language:

English .

Physical facet:

1 sheet

Dimensions:

21 x 34 cm

Subjects:

Correspondence

Names:

Alden, Judah, 1750-1845
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Alden, Judah, 1750-1845

Places:

United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783

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