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George Washington's orders to attack Trenton

Knox, Henry (1750-1806)December 25, 1776

The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
New York, NY, United States

Washington made his famous crossing of the Delaware on Christmas morning, and prepared for a surprise attack on Trenton. This document contains his orders that lay out the various roles of the different sections of the American army.

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  • Title: George Washington's orders to attack Trenton
  • Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
  • Date Created: December 25, 1776
  • GLC Number: GLC02437.00495_p1
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

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