1From George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Rufus Putnam, 31 March 1776 (Washington Papers)
You are hereby Order’d to march to New York, by the way of Providence—When you arrive at Providence you are to deliver Governor Cooke the Letter directed for him and afford him your best advice and assistance in the Construction of the Works there. At New York you are to apply to the Commanding Officer of the Continental Forces & follow such Orders & directions as you may from time to time...