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George Washington Encampment

Sussex County, New Jersey
· 1779 – 1912
Military
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In this field, General George Washington encamped for a night in 1779 while marching from Newburg to Morristown to meet General Lafayette. With him was an aide, Lieutenant John Kays of Sussex County, a soldier of the American Revolution.
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