1To George Washington from Thomas Sim Lee, 30 August 1781 (Washington Papers)
We are honored by your Excellencys Letter of the 27th and we receive with the greatest satisfaction the intelligence of the approach of the Fleet of our generous Ally. You may rely, Sir, on every exertion that it is possible for us to make, to accelerate the movements of the Army, on an Expedition, the success of which must hasten the establishment of the Independence of America, and releive...