Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources: Volume 10
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To ROBERT ERSKINE90 Head Quarters, White Marsh, November 14, 1777.

[Note:Geographer and Surveyor General of the Continental Army. ]

    Sir: I shall be glad to know, by return of the Bearer, whether the portable ovens91 bespoke last Summer are finished. If they are, you may send them down to the Army if you can procure Waggons; if you cannot, let me know and I will order the Qt. Mr. General to send for them.

[Note:Bake ovens, which were made of sheet iron. ]

    Be pleased to let me know when you think you will be able to enter upon any of the duties of the Office which I spoke to you about last Summer.92 I am, etc.93

[Note:Erskine answered this letter on November 24, stating that 24 ovens had been delivered to Thomas Mifflin at Pompton and Morristown, and that 4 were sent to New Windsor, N. Y. He reported that he was busy surveying in the Highlands for Governor Clinton and would be ready to take up his duties as surveyor general in April. Erskine's letter is in the Washington Papers . ]
[Note:The draft is in the writing of Tench Tilghman. ]