From George Washington to Brigadier General William Woodford, 17 May 1780
To Brigadier General William Woodford
Head Quarters Morris Town 17th May 1780.
Dear Sir
I have had the pleasure of receiving your favors of the 8th and 31st March and 9th of April, the last informing me of your arrival in Charles Town1—This must have given spirit to the Garrison and I flatter myself may be the means of effectually securing the place. The uncertainty however of your situation or the possibility of conveying this letter safely to you, prevents me from entering upon those parts of yours which relate to Business—I wish you success and happiness and am with real esteem Dear Sir yr most obt Servt.
Be pleased to make my Compliments to Genl Scott and all the Gentlemen of the line.
Df, in Tench Tilghman’s writing, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW.
1. In letters to GW of 8 and 31 March, Woodford reported the progress of the Virginia troops on their march to South Carolina and provided intelligence on operations in the southern theater. For the transfer of the Virginia line to the southern department, see GW to Samuel Huntington, 29 Nov. 1779, source note; see also GW to Woodford, 8 Dec. 1779.