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Washington and wife visiting the troops at Valley Forge, on Christmas Day 1777



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  • Orders from George Washington, Valley Forge

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    Document signed, endorsed by Washington. In hand of Alexander Hamilton, Nathanael Greene, and Samuel Shaw. Orders regarding march from Valley Forge. Place name not given on document.

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