Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources
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To COLONEL PHILIP VAN CORTLANDT
Chatham, August 27, 1781.
Dear Sir: His Excellency desires me to inform you that he found the Road by Ogdens Iron Works difficult for the Boats, he therefore wishes you to keep upon the Road from Pompton to Morris Town untill you come to a place known by the name of Dodds Tavern, you there turn to the left and proceed to the Fork of Passaic; from thence you will take the same Road upon which the Artillery moved to this place; it is by the way of Colonel Cooks. I am etc. 80
[Note:The draft is in the writing of and is signed by Tench Tilghman. ]