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From David Humphreys to William Heath, 10 April 1782

Head Quarters Newburgh April 10th 1782

Dear Sir

His Excellency has received your Letter of this date by Major Tallmadge, and has given it in charge to me to inform you, he has no objection that the Detachment under Major Maxwell should continue at Stamford untill the 25th Inst. by which time he hopes the State Troops will have arrived—and beyond which, the Troops cannot be dispensed with from their Corps—The General desires you will therefore be pleased to give peremptory Orders that they shall return accordingly. I have the honor to be With perfect respect Dear Sir Your Most Hble Servt

D. Humphrys

Aid de Camp

MHi: Heath Papers.

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