Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources
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To MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT HOWE

   Head Quarters, June 13, 1781.

    Sir: I have yours of Yesterday inclosing Letter from Genl Waterbury. If the Information is to be depended upon all the Whale Boats and the Cattle should be removed as soon as may be; the first on Carriages, or otherwise as may be found convenient. Colonel Scammell may be ordered towards the Point of Operation, and make such use of the Troops on the Line as his Discretion may direct; establishing a Communication with Genl Waterbury so that he may be able to form a Junction with him if Occasion shall require.

    Colo Scammell should not Advance too far on his Left on vague Information, as in that Case his right and our Front may be too much exposed. I am &c. 97

[Note:The draft is in the writing of Richard Varick. ]