From George Washington to John Jay, 29 March 1779
To John Jay
Head Quarters Middle Brook 29th March 1779
Sir
I do myself the honor to transmit the inclosed extract of a letter which I have just received from General Maxwell.1 Whether the Report that the expedition from the East End of Long Island is laid aside, is true or false, I will not undertake to determine. I also inclose the latest New York paper.2 I have the honor to be with the greatest Esteem Your Excellency’s Most obt Servt.
L, in Tench Tilghman’s writing, DNA:PCC, item 152; Df, DLC:GW; copy, DNA:PCC, item 169; Varick transcript, DLC:GW. Congress read this letter on 5 April and referred it to the Board of War (
, 13:419–20).1. The enclosed extract of Brig. Gen. William Maxwell’s letter to GW of 28 March is in DNA:PCC, item 152.
2. The enclosed newspaper has not been identified.