1To George Washington from the New York Committee of Safety, 29 April 1776 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 27th we have received—In answer to which we would inform You, that we shall as soon as possible, take Measures for putting our Militia in such a Situation as to afford the Army the most speedy and effectual Assistance in our power, whenever You shall think it necessary to call for their Aid either for the defence of this or the Neighbouring Colonies. We thank You for the...