Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources
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To THE BOARD OF WAR
Head Quarters, Colonel Dey's, Bergen County, July 8, 1780.
Gentn: Inclosed is a letter from Brigr Gen Knox on the subject of an instant provision of shot and shells, and proposing the employing of Feash's and Ogden's furnaces for this purpose. As the matter is of the utmost importance, and requires an immediate decision I intreat it of the Board. And should no arrangement have been made on this head I think these furnaces would answer the intention, and should be engaged in the business without a moments delay. I am etc.4
[Note:The draft is in the writing of James McHenry. ]