The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women whose bravery and sacrifice led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Feb. 9, 1776

Gen. George Washington’s anxiety runs deep. The general fears that he is running out of time, so much so that he pens three separate letters to........

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