Describes how Washington moved his army north from White Plains, New York, into new positions that ran from West Point to Danbury, Connecticut.
His purpose in doing so was threefold: to protect his army, to protect the strategically important Hudson highlands, and to shore up the equally vital French fleet anchored at Boston.
Publisher: University of Virginia Press Author(s): George Washington Number of pages: 784 Collection: Revolutionary War Series Publication date: 2008 Dimensions: 172 x 243 x 53 Cover type: Hardback Editor(s): Philander D.
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| Threefold | To protect his army to protect the strategically important |
|---|---|
| Publisher | University of |
| Author(s) | George |
| Number of pages | 784 |
| Collection | Revolutionary |
| Publication date | 2008 |
| Dimensions | 172 x 243 x 53 |
| Cover type | Hardback |
| Editor(s) | Philander |
University Of Virginia Press The papers of george washington 15 september-31 october 1778, hardback/george washington
