George Washington Papers

To George Washington from Major General Israel Putnam, 4 January 1780

From Major General Israel Putnam

Hartford Janry 4th 1780

sir

I had the misfortune on my way to Camp to be seiz’d with a fitt of the Palsy at this place the 24th Ultimo, the first onset was my right Arm and then my right Legg in which unhappy Situation I now am (except that my Legg comes too a little) which makes it impossible for me to gett to Head Quarters, I expect this Day to sett off for my Home at Pomfret, shall acquaint your Excellency from time to time of my Situation. I am your Excellencys Most Obed. Humb. servt

Israel Putnam

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