Alexander Hamilton Papers

George Washington to Patrick Henry, 19 February 1778

George Washington to Patrick Henry1

Valley Forge, February 19, 1778. Describes distressing situation of Army. States that unless effective measures are taken, another campaign may prove impossible. Requests Henry to send all available supplies to Army.

Df, in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.

1. Henry was governor of Virginia.

Index Entries

    You Are Looking At

    Source Project
    Hamilton Papers
    Title
    George Washington to Patrick Henry, 19 February 1778
    Author
    Washington, George
    Recipient
    Henry, Patrick
    Date
    19 February 1778

    Reference

    Cite as
    “George Washington to Patrick Henry, 19 February 1778,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-01-02-0375. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 1, 1768–1778, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 431.]