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Life of George Washington, volume 2 of 5

Note 122 — Chapter XXXVI · LEE EXPECTED IN CAMP—HIS LETTER OF ADVICE TO THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS—THE ENEMY AT THROG’S NECK—WASHINGTON’S ARRANGEMENTS—RIDES TO THROG’S NECK—THE ENEMY BROUGHT TO A STAND—MILITARY MOVEMENTS—ARRIVAL OF LEE—A COMMAND ASSIGNED TO HIM—CRITICISES THE CONDUCT OF CONGRESS AND THE ARMY—COUNCIL OF WAR—THE ARMY TO MOVE TO THE MAINLAND—FORT WASHINGTON TO BE KEPT UP.

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