From George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, Sr., 12 July 1779
To Jonathan Trumbull, Sr.
Head Quarters New Windsor July 12th 1779
Dr Sir,
I do myself the honor to inform your Excellency, that on hearing the enemy were moving through Marryneck1 in considerable force, I put General Heath and the two Connecticut brigades under marching orders towards the Sound.2 They I believe began their march yesterday morning; but the weather probably prevented their going far.3 I have the honor to be With the greatest respect Yr Excellency’s Most Obedt ser.
G.W.
Df, in Alexander Hamilton’s writing, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW.
1. GW is referring to Mamaroneck, New York.
2. See GW to William Heath, 10 July (first letter), and Heath to GW, 11 July (first letter).
3. For the severe rain that delayed the march of Heath’s command for nearly a day, see Heath to GW, 12 July; see also Heath to GW, 11 July (second letter), and 221.