Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources
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To CAPTAIN WILLIAM DOBBS

   Head Quarters, September 13, 1780.

    Sir: By a variety of Accounts received through different channels and which from the correspondence between them appear to be probably true, it would seem as if Your and Capt. Shaw's services may be again called for, and in the course of a very few days, if not immediately. I wish You to keep the matter an entire secret; but at the same time that You will be in readiness to proceed to Rhode Island on the shortest notice, either from Myself, Count De Rochambeau, or the Chevalier De Ternay. I inclose a Letter for Captain Shaw to the same effect, which You will be pleased to forward to him. I am &c.61

[Note:The draft is in the writing of Robert Hanson Harrison. The same letter was sent to Capt. Daniel Shaw.]