Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources
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To MAJOR CALEB LOW43

[Note:Of the Massachusetts Militia, then stationed at Fishkill, N.Y.]

   Head Quarters, Robinsons House, September 25, 1780, ½ after 7 O'Clock P.M.

    Sir: You will be pleased to march early to morrow morning with all the Militia under your command and proceed to the Landing opposite West point. You will send an Officer on to this place by whom you will receive further Orders.

    Colo Gouvion, the Bearer of this, will apply to You for an Officer and a small party of Men. These you will furnish. I am etc. 44

[Note:The draft is in the writing of Robert Hanson Harrison. The original letter sent is in the possession of the Danvers (Mass.) Historical Society. It differs from the draft in capitalization and punctuation only.]