De Kalb, Johann, 1721-1780 to George Washington

Online access and copy requests are not available for this item. You may request to be notified of when this becomes available digitally.

Notify me when this becomes available

GLC#
GLC03758
Type
Letters
Date
6 June 1780
Author/Creator
De Kalb, Johann, 1721-1780
Title
to George Washington
Place Written
Petersburg, Virginia
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 22.9 cm, Width: 18.8 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Written by General De Kalb, known as Baron De Kalb, as second in command of the Carolina campaign. Written to General Washington. Encloses a copy of a letter he sent to the Board of War so Washington would know his route of march (that letter is not included). Says he put the Second Brigade on their march and claims he is setting out at this moment to come up with the troops in front. De Kalb died from wounds he received at the Battle of Camden on 19 August 1780. Some staining on verso, from what appears to be a mat border.

Citation Guidelines for Online Resources