Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Caesar Rodney
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06488 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Orangetown, New York Type: Manuscript letter Date: 17 August 1780 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 34.5 cm, Width: 21.7 cm Order a Copy
Original manuscript copy, with clerical signature, of a letter appealing to the Committee of Congress for Cooperation. This copy of the letter was sent to Delaware Governor Rodney. Discusses the shortage of troops in the Continental Army, the unreliability of the militia, and the need to begin this years campaign as soon as possible. Lists the troops received from each state, mentions the shortages of men, supply, and transportation. "In this state of things, Gentlemen, I leave it to your own judgement to determine how little it will be in my power to answer the public expectations, unless more competent means can be, and are without delay put into my hands." Says it is not "easy to conceive how inadequate our operating forces must be to any capital enterprize against the enemy." Planned arrival of French second division. The letter also lists the numbers of recruits received from some states and the deficiencies remaining.
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