Washington, George and American Revolutionary War

You Can Buy a Rare Letter by George Washington Written at a Crucial Turning Point in the Revolutionary War
A rare letter from George Washington expressing his faith in the American Revolution—even after a major strategic setback in 1777—went up for sale this Presidents’ Day. It’s estimated to fetch some $150,
Rare 240-year-old George Washington war letter comes up for sale
George Washington, who had been leading the battle for independence from Britain for almost two years. But on May 7, Washington wrote a letter to a worried subordinate, saying the raid had not been a disaster.
George Washington Revolutionary War letter up for sale on Presidents Day
A letter written by George Washington in 1777 that is valued at $150,000 is up for sale this Presidents Day. The letter, acquired by the Raab Collection, was written during the Revolutionary War,
Letter George Washington wrote in N.J. in 1777 is for sale. Here’s the price tag.
Washington signed the letter on May 7, 1777. It was written in response to a letter, five days earlier, from Brigadier General Samuel Holden Parsons notifying Washington of “an Event very Alarming to the Country” — a British victory in Danbury, Connecticut.
George Washington’s rare letter goes up for sale on Presidents' Day, experts say it may fetch $150,000
A rare letter written by George Washington has been put up for sale on Presidents’ Day. This letter was written from Morristown on 7 May 1777 during the American War of Independence.
1777 George Washington letter written in Morristown is for sale. Asking price: $150,000
After a British attack on Danbury, Connecticut, Washington wrote the loss of supplies was trivial compared to the resistance by local militias.
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