1To George Washington from Major General Philemon Dickinson, 30 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
With much difficulty, I have marched three hundred Men—but could not prevail on a greater number to go forwards—how long they will continue, is very uncertain, as both officers & Men, seem discontented—I never knew so much murmuring—they say, their Farms will be ruined—& that the Enemy may continue on the Shore, for many Weeks—I will use my utmost endeavours to keep them together, & to render...
2To George Washington from Major General Philemon Dickinson, 30 June 1778 (Washington Papers)
I wrote your Excellency this morning, that I had with difficulty, prevailed on three hundred Men to march agreable to your request—I am extremely sorry to inform you, that half that number did not reach this Place—the remainder are going off hourly, being determined they say, to return home—therefore have no prospect of executing your Excellency’s Orders, which gives me great concern. The only...