Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Caesar Rodney
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06482 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Potts Grove, Pennsylvania Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 24 September 1777 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 30.8 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses poor performance of militia and possibility of losing Philadelphia. "The conduct of the Militia is much to be regretted. In many instances, they are not to be roused, and in others, they come into the Field with all possible indifference, and to all appearance entirely unimpressed with the importance of the Cause in which we are engaged. Hence proceeds a total inattention to order and to discipline, and too often a disgraceful departure from the Army, at the instant their aid is most wanted. I am inclined to think, the Complaints and Objections offered to the Militia Laws are but too well founded." On military operations says, "I wish I could inform you that our affairs were in a happier train than they now are...Genl Howe made a sudden Counter march on Monday night, and in the course of It...crossed the River...he will possess himself of Philadelphia in all probability, but I trust he will not be able to hold it. No exertions on my part shall be wanting to dispossess him." Docketed and signed on verso by Rodney.
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