15 February 1779
Howe, Robert (1732-1786)
Autograph letter signed
Title: to John F. Grimké
Written by Major General Howe as Commander of the Southern Department after the defeat at Savannah, Georgia that led to his court martial (he was later exonerated). To Lieutenant Colonel Grimkie as Deputy Adjunct General for South Carolina and Georgia. Acknowledges Grimké's last letter and tells him to send future correspondence to the President of Congress. He is travelling north to Philadelphia after the popular outcry against him for the loss at Savannah. Hopes they can remain friends after he leaves. Mentions that "the present Patriot" - meaning John Rutledge, who was elected Governor of…
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