Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources: Volume 6
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To THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS Head Quarters, Morris Town, January 9, 1777.

    Sir: I am honored with yours of the 1st Instant, inclosing sundry Resolves relating to this and the Northern Army; those that respect my department shall be properly attended to. I am obliged by your Notice of Colonel Baylor on whom I shall confer the Command of Horse, to which you recommend him. When the Uniform for the Regiment is fixed upon, a Horse properly caparisoned shall be provided and presented to Colo. Baylor. There were no Horses of any Figure or Value taken at Trenton.

    Since I wrote to you last, the Enemy have withdrawn all their out Garrisons, and centered their whole force at and near Brunswick, but whether with an Intention to make a stand there or make another push towards Philadelphia I cannot yet determine. Upon the evacuation of Elizabeth Town, Genl. Maxwell fell upon the Enemy's Rear and made Seventy prisoners and took a parcel of Baggage. I have the honor etc.80

[Note:In the writing of Tench Tilghman. ]