George Washington to Robert Morris, January 29, 1782

The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor.

Head Quarters, January 29, 1782.

Sir: On examination I find the Map of the Southern States shewn me by Capt Hutchins much too general to answer any Military purpose I therefore think that Gentlemans presence at the Southward very necessary and should be glad if a necessary sum of Money could be furnished to enable him to proceed there without delay. I am &c.22

[Note 22: The draft is in the writing of Benjamin Walker.
On January 29 Washington wrote briefly to the officer commanding the New Hampshire line "to furnish a Sergt. and 12 men, who are least capable of active service, to relieve the Guard from N York Line now with General Schuyler; to remain on that duty, while the N Hampshire Regts continue at the Northward, or until further Orders." This draft is in the Washington Papers.]