What is a central idea of Walton's letter to Washington? A

an explanation of the kind of man McIntosh is

B

a request to move McIntosh from his station in Georgia to the Grand Army

С

a request for advice regarding the friends of the deceased governor who are

"sore" about his loss in the duel

D

an explanation of the duel that took place between McIntosh and Governor

Gwinnett

The correct answer is B) a request to move McIntosh from his station in Georgia to the Grand Army.

A central idea of Walton's letter to Washington is the following: "a request to move McIntosh from his station in Georgia to the Grand Army."

On August 5, 1777, George Walton sent a letter to General George Washington asking permission to send Lachland McIntosh to the Grand Army because he has deemed correct after the duel he had against Governor Button Gwinnett. In the event, McIntosh had killed the governor. That is why Walton deemed it necessary to move McIntosh from Georgia camp to the Grand Army.