Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Daniel Brodhead
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07702 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Orangetown, New York Type: Letter signed Date: 14 August 1780 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 33.7 cm, Width: 21.4 cm Order a Copy
General Washington discusses Colonel Bowman's apprehension regarding British progress with General Brodhead, stationed at Fort Pitt, Pennsylvania. States "what men can be spared from the Garrison of the upper Country- St. Johns- Montreal and Quebec are now acting in conjunction with the Indians upon the Mowhawk River, where they have lately done considerable mischief." Discusses the strain on supplies, stating "you will be very happy if you can adopt any expedient to supply yourself without depending wholly upon the Commissary in a regular way." Mentions the praiseworthy conduct of Captains Brady and McIntire, stating "These affairs tho apparently small have considerable influence upon Indians." States that the first division of the French fleet and army are stationed at Rhode Island, awaiting the arrival of the second division. Reports "We look for very important news from the West Indies the whole combined force of France and Spain, in those Seas, having gone down it is said against Jamaica."
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