To George Washington from Colonel Daniel Morgan, 27 June 1778
From Colonel Daniel Morgan
Squan swamp [N.J.]1
27th June 78 2 oClock
Sir
I arrived at this place Yesterday encamp’d in the woods—sent out small parties—capt. Leong fell in with fifteen Granadeers and made them prisoners—deserters are continually comeng in—I have several parties out—whom I expect something from—I shall continue on the enemies Right till I have orders to the contrary—Thay keep in so compact a body that it is impossible to do them much damage—However I will annoy them as much as possible. I Have the Honor to be your obedient servt
Dan. Morgan
ALS, DLC:GW.
1. Squan Swamp was an area between the Manasquan and Metetecunk Rivers in southeastern Howell Township, Monmouth County, N.J., between ten and twenty miles southeast of Monmouth Court House.