1From George Washington to John Gill, 6 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
Lieut: Dongan has waited upon me to know in what manner you can best employ the Militia of Bucks. I think at present you cannot do better than to post them upon the different Roads leading to Philada beginning at the Bristol Road and extending across the Country to the Westward. The Guards should fall down as near philada as they possibly can and pay particular attention to stopping all...