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- GLC#
- GLC00496.099-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- March 20, 1779
- Author/Creator
- Washington, George, 1732-1799
- Title
- to Gouverneur Morris
- Place Written
- Middlebrook
- Pagination
- 2 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 19 cm
- Language
- English
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Washington acknowledges receiving the letter from Colonel George Morgan, and discussing "affairs to the westward." McIntosh, who had mortally wounded Button Gwinnett in a duel, commanded Fort Pitt from May 1778 until March 5, 1779. His subordinates Daniel Broadhead and Morgan complained of his conduct. Washington writes that residence with McIntosh at Valley Forge had impressed him and he hoped the Georgian would be disinterested in western disputes. He writes that command will go now to Brodhead and concludes (with a hint of exasperation) "with such means as are provided, I must labour" ("labour" underscored in original). In the letter there is mention of the western theatre and opinion of General McIntosh. Signature repaired.
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