438 MORGAN COUNTY. 



Gates at the surrender of Burgoyne, and contributed to the 

 glory of the memorable events at Saratoga. His bravery and 

 skill at the Cowpens, where he defeated Tarlton, crow^ned 

 him with unfading laurels. At the end of the war he retired 

 to his estate, and devoted himself to agricultural pursuits. 

 He was elected to Congress, but after serving two sessions 

 ill health compelled him to resign. He died on the 6th of 

 July, 1802. 



We found among some old papers the following letter, 

 addressed by General Morgan to the refugees of Georgia : — 



" Gentlemen, — Having heard of your sufferings, your at- 

 tachment to the cause of freedom, and your gallantry of 

 address in action, I had formed a pleasing idea of receiving 

 in you a great and valuable acquisition to my force. Judge, 

 then, of my disappointment when I find you scattered about 

 in parties, subjected to no orders, nor joining in any general 

 plan to promote the public service. The recollection of your 

 past achievements, and the hope of gaining future laurels, 

 should prevent your acting in such a manner for a moment. 

 You have gained a character, and why will you risk the loss 

 of it, for the most trifling gratifications ? You must know 

 that in your present situation you can neither provide for 

 your safety, nor assist me in annoying the enemy. Let me 

 then entreat you, by the regard you have for your fame, by the 

 love for your country, repair to my camp, and subject your- 

 selves to order and discipline. I will ask you to encounter 

 no dangers or difficulties but what 1 will participate. Should 

 it be thought desirable to form detachments, you may rely in 

 being employed in that business if it be more agreeable to 

 your wishes ; but it is absolutely necessary that your situa- 

 tion and movements should be known to me, so that I may be 

 enabled to direct them in such a manner that they may tend 

 to the advantage of the whole. 



" 1 am, gentlemen, with every sentiment of regard, 

 " Your obedient servant, 



"Daniel Morgan. 

 " Camp on Pacolet, Jan. 1th, 1781." 



, Lee, in his Memoirs, thus describes General Morgan : — 

 " He was stout and active ; six feet in height, strong, not 



