Handwritten manuscript by Washington Irving, one page, 5 x 4.75, from Chapter XVIII of his Life of Washington. In part: "This sudden swelling of the river was considered by the Americans as something providential. It continued for several days, and gave Morgan time to send off his prisoners who had crossed several miles above, and to call out the militia of Mecklenburg and Rowan Counties to guard the fords of the river. Lord Cornwallis had moved slowly with his main body. He was encumbered by an immense train of baggage; the roads were through deep red clay, and the country was cut up by streams and morasses." Includes an additional slip in Irving's hand, "My dear Pierre, I enclose the letter you desire to see." Matted together with an engraved portrait of Irving to an overall size of 14.5 x 10.75. In very good to fine condition, with a few small stains.Format: Handwritten Manuscript