Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources
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To THE SECRETARY OF WAR
United States, April 7, 1790.
Sir: The papers which you yesterday submitted to me, respecting the arrangement of the three companies to be sent to Georgia, and the Instructions to be given to their Captains, have been duly considered, and meet my approbation.
The proposed disposition of the said companies after their arrival in Georgia.
To Wit -- "One company at the St. Mary's; One ditto at Beards Bluff on the Altamaha; One Ditto at the Rock-Landing on the Oconee;" appears from the Maps and information to be the best. In fortifying or constructing such works as may be necessary for the defence and security of the Troops, I would have it impressed upon the commanding Officer [to make the Area sufficiently large within the] pallisadoes to admit of building all the Barracks and houses of every kind; for experience has strongly shewn the utility of this mode where you have to contend with an Indian Enemy. Yours etc.59
[Note:In the writing of Tobias Lear. The portion in brackets is in the writing of Washington. ]