Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources
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*To SIMEON DEWITT

   Brunswick, August 29, 1781.

    Sir: Immediately upon receipt of this you will begin to Survey the road (if it has not been done already) to Princeton, thence (through Maiden head) to Trenton. thence to Philadelphia, thence to the head of Elk through Darby, Chester, Wilmington Christiana bridge.

    At the head of Elk you will receive further orders. I need not observe to you the necessity of noting Towns, Villages and remarkable Houses and places but I must desire that you will give me the rough traces of your Survey as you proceed on as I have reasons for desiring to know this as soon as possible. I am, etc. 4

[Note:From a facsimile published by the New Brunswick (N.J.) Historical Club (Pubn. V, 1920). The original letter is in Rutgers University Library. ]