To George Washington from Major General Alexander McDougall, 13 May 1779

From Major General Alexander McDougall

Head-Quarters Pecks-Kill [N.Y.] May 13th 1779.

Sir

I was honored in due time, with your Excellencys favor of the 8th Instant. Before the receipt of this, Colo. Cilleys Regiment embarked for New-Windsor, and was from thence, to take the Route of Sussex Court House, which I was informed, is the shortest distance to East-Town. I have not the most distant Idea, of General Clintons sailing, in the Fleet you mention. However, a few Days will determine that matter. Mr —— is gone down with the Flag, on the Subject intended in former Letters; and other coincident purposes. When he returns, I shall instantly communicate the result.1 I have the honor to be Your Excellencys Most Humble Servant

Alexr McDougall

LS, DLC:GW; ADf, CSmH.

1. McDougall is referring to Elijah Hunter, whom he employed as a double agent; see McDougall’s letters to GW of 21 and 22 March, and Hunter’s letter to GW of 21 May.

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Source Project: Washington Papers
Title: To George Washington from Major General Alexander McDougall, 13 May 1779
Author: McDougall, Alexander
Recipient: Washington, George
Date: 13 May 1779

Reference

Cite as: “To George Washington from Major General Alexander McDougall, 13 May 1779,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-20-02-0409. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 20, 8 April–31 May 1779, ed. Edward G. Lengel. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2010, pp. 473–474.]

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