The George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress
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Letter George Washington to Elias Dayton, July 31, 1777
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The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources,
1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor.--vol. 08
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Coryells Ferry, July 31, 1777.
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Dear Sir: I have this moment received information from Philadelphia that the
Enemy's Fleet made their appearance at the Capes of Delaware Yesterday, you
are therefore to march as expeditiously as you can with your own and Colo.
Ogden's Regiments to Philadelphia, by the way of Trenton, where Boats will
be prepared to carry you across, You will take care and not over march your
men. Come light, by no means over load yourselves with baggage. I am etc. (62)
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[Note 62: The draft is in the writing of Richard Kidder Meade.]
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