I am, Dear Sir, &c.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
GEORGE WASHINGTON TO ROBERT MORRIS.
Head of the Elk, September 7th, 1781.
Dear Sir,
I have received your two favors of yesterday. I find myself so pressed by circumstances, that it will be impossible for me to stay at this place till the payment of the money committed to Mr Audibert can be effected. I must leave the head of the Elk this afternoon or early tomorrow morning. I shall however leave instructions with General Lincoln to do all that is necessary on the occasion.
The sum of twenty thousand dollars will fall much short of the sum necessary.
The five hundred guineas on my own account I have received.
I have the honor to be, &c.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.