George Washington the crossing

George Washington: The Crossing After the Battle of Trenton, members of the Continental Congress, interested in how his troops responded to offensive action after a year of defeat and retreat from the enemy, wrote Washington asking how his troops performed during the battle. General Washington's letter written in response to the president of the Continental Congress, John Hancock, on December 27, 1776, is printed in this book in RED lettering. These are Washington's own words, enhanced with contemporary drawings of the time, telling his story of the Battle of Trenton. Excerpted from George Washington: The Crossing by Jack E. Levin, Mark R. Levin All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.