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Letter from Daniel Morgan to Horatio Gates
Morgan, Daniel, 1736-1802
August 15, 1780
Volume 14, Page 558

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GEN. DAN'L. MORGAN TO GENERAL GATES.

Seratoga, 15th August, 1780.

Dr. Genl.

This will be handed to you by Doctor Johnson, who will give an account of my situation and what time you may expect me. I have been exceeding ill since I saw you, and Indeed Dispaired of joining the army this fall, but have recovered amasingly, and will without doubt set out in a fortnight nothing stops me but a pain in my back & loins, of which I seem to recover fast by means of the cold bath. I suffered much anxity in being prevented from Joining the army according to your expectation, but must make up my lost time when I get thare. I have no news but what Doctr. Johnson can give; must, therefore, refer you to him.

I have the honor to be,
Your obedt. Hble. servt.,
DANL. MORGAN.
M. Genl. Gates.