Creating the United States

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Washington Congratulated on New Jersey Victory

Washington Congratulated on New Jersey Victory (039.01.00)

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Continental Congress President Henry Laurens (1724–1792) was quick to convey congratulations to General George Washington for his victory over the British army at Monmouth Court House. Washington’s Continental Army had followed the British army as it marched from Philadelphia to New York, assaulting the British rear guard on June 28, 1778. Although badly mauled, the Americans claimed victory when the British abandoned the battlefield to find refuge in New York.

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“. . . to assure you, Sir of my hearty congratulations with my Country Men on the success of the American Arms . . .”


Continental Congress President Henry Laurens (1724–1792) was quick to convey congratulations to General George Washington for his victory over the British army at Monmouth Court House. Washington’s Continental Army had followed the British army as it marched from Philadelphia to New York, assaulting the British rear guard on June 28, 1778. Although badly mauled, the Americans claimed victory when the British abandoned the battlefield to find refuge in New York.