Displeasure with Harmar's Performance

Washington expresses extreme displeasure with Harmar's expedition against the Wabash Indians. He notes that he expected little from the moment he heard Harmar was a drunkard. He expected less when he heard that the people of the Western country had no confidence in him and gave up all hope of success when there were disputes with Harmar about command. The information is from a report only, but the report of bad news is rarely without foundation. If there is any more information, he wants it ready to lay before Congress. Will journey to Philadelphia on Monday, but with incessant rains, progress will be slow.