From George Washington to Major General Alexander McDougall, 12 July 1778
To Major General Alexander McDougall
Camp near pyramus Church [N.J.] July 12. 1778
Dear Sir
I am very desirous of seeing you, and request that you will be with me, as soon as you can, without injury to your health or overfatiguing yourself. I am Dr Sir with great regard & esteem Yr Most Obedt servt
Go: Washington
LS, owned (1996) by Mr. Joseph Rubinfine, West Palm Beach, Florida. GW signed the cover, which was addressed to McDougall at Peekskill, New York. McDougall’s docket on the letter reads, “recd 14th at 7 A.M.”