Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources
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To COLONEL STEPHEN MOYLAN OR THE OFFICER
COMMANDING THE REGIMENT

   Head Quarters, Springfield, June 20, 1780.

    Dear Sir: I have received your favor of the 18th: Should the whole of your regiment have left Kings ferry you will be pleased to order back a Commissioned Officer and Six Men, with directions to the Officer to remain on this side, and dispatch a Dragoon every morning with a written report of any appearances upon the Water. Should any Vessels heave in sight, he will endeavour to ascertain their number and size. He will come on himself with the last man.

    If the whole regiment should not have come on, you may send these orders to the Officer in the rear. I am etc.65

[Note:The draft is in the writing of Richard Kidder Meade. ]