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Cambridge, February 19, 1776.
DEAR SIR: I am a little surprised and concerned, to hear of your moving to Colonel Royal' s house. I thought
I am, with great esteem, dear sir, your most obedient
servant,
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
To Brigadier-General Sullivan.
General Washington to General Sullivan
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you knew that I had made a point of bringing General Lee from thence, on account of the distance from his line of command; at least, that he should not sleep there. The same reasons holding good with respect to yourself, I should be glad if you could get some place nearer, as I think it too hazardous to trust the left wing of our Army without a General Officer upon the spot, in cases of emergency. I do not wish you to return to your old house; any other tolerably convenient will satisfy me, and I am sure be pleasing to yourself, as I know you would not Easily forgive yourself if any thing wrong should happen for want of your presence on any sudden call.