Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources: Volume 12
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To BRIGADIER GENERAL WILLIAM MAXWELL

   Head Quarters, Valley Forge, June 16, 1778.

    Sir: I recd. yours of the 14th. If the Enemy do not march thro' Jersey they have been making a deal of useless preparation, and indeed I do not see how they can carry off the great number of Horses and Carriages that they have been collecting with so much industry. I would not have you begin to inlist any of the draughts yet. I will in due time write to Congress, and if towards the end of the Campaign, we should find we shall have occasion for a considerable Army the next, I will advise the offering handsome Bounties to such as will inlist for the War, or a limited time. I am etc. 31

[Note:The draft is in the writing of Tench Tilghman. ]