Robert Morris to George Washington, 16 April 1781
From Robert Morris
Philada April 16th 1781
Dear Sir
I take the liberty to enclose herewith a Note received last Winter from Andrew Elliot Esqr. of New York requesting me to forward a Commission of Genl Robertson’s which was taken onboard a Packet & brought in here,1 I have had a good deal of trouble to obtain this Commission but having at length succeeded, I think it most proper to Send it to Your Excellency, that You may convey it safely to New York and thereby pay a Compliment that will entitle a return of Civility whenever any matter turns up to make it desirable—I have no Idea that there can be an impropriety in Sending in this Parchmt, but if you think otherwise let it be returned and I will again deposite it in the Admiralty Court.2 With every wish for Your safety, Success & happiness I remain most truely Your Excellencys Most Obedient & devoted humble servt
Robt Morris
ALS, DLC:GW. GW’s aide-de-camp Tench Tilghman wrote “recd 9th May” on the docket. James Craik delivered the letter (see GW’s reply to Morris, 12 May, DLC:GW).
1. Andrew Elliot’s note to Morris has not been identified, but see Morris to GW, 28 Sept. 1780.
2. GW returned the commission (see his letter to James Robertson, 11 May 1781, DLC:GW).