Letter, George Washington to General John Scott

Containers:
Box 1
Creator:
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Scope and content:

Autograph letter signed, 1 page. Mounted on cardstock. Washington gives orders for the removal of suspected loyalists to New Rochelle. He warns against any injury to persons or property but insists they be kept "at a distance from the Enemy of whom it is suspected they are favourers and are carrying on correspondances dangerous to the United States of America.

Language:
English .

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Reference services
Phone: (703) 780-3600
Parent restrictions:
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