George Washington Papers

To George Washington from Elias Dayton, 28 July 1781

Dobb’s ferry July 28th 1781

Sir,

I have just received the intelligence from below, of the arrival of a large fleet at the hook on wednesday last. It is said to contain near four thousand men and generally supposed to be the army under Lord Cornwallis.

Should there be any foundation for the above, I have reason to expect every hour, a confirmation of it, by an officer whom I sent to Newark the day before yesterday for the purpose. I am your Excellencys most obedient Hbe servant

Elias Dayton

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