LAFAYETTE GILBERT DU MOTIER; MARQUIS DE Letter Signed Lafaye

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"USE EVERY MEANS FOR THE DEFENCE OF FREDERICKSBURG" LAFAYETTE, GILBERT DU MOTIER; MARQUIS DE. Letter Signed, "Lafayette," as Major General, to Brigadier General George Weedon, reporting on his move to the James River, and asking that Weedon defend Fredericksburg if Cornwallis moves in that direction. With postscript initialed "L.F.", and franking signature "Lafayette M G" on address leaf. 1 page, folio, with integral address leaf; moderate wear at folds, minor soiling on address leaf. Ruffins Ferry [New Kent County, VA], 29 August 1781

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"As I am about changing my ground for a position nearer James River, you will be pleased to direct the waggons or stores for this army to accommodate their route accordingly. They should not approach nearer the enemy than New-Castle. I am induced to this measure by some late intelligence from the enemy, which I cannot but act upon. . . . In case of any move of the enemy your way, you will use every means for the defence of Fredericksburg till I can throw in my assistance." Abstracted in Lafayette in the Age of the American Revolution, IV:511.