# #Todayin1776: George Washington Would Like to Get His Troops Paid, Please

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Podcast: [Getting Hammered®](https://stenobird.com/podcast/getting-hammered-4386701)
Published: 2026-06-08T09:00:00+00:00
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Today in 1776, Gen. George Washington writes to John Hancock about perennial concerns— lack of pay, too-short enlistments of troops, and the lack of reliable battlefield information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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