1To George Washington from Brigadier General Silas Newcomb, 10 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
In Pursuance of an Order from His Excellency Govr Livingston of the 27th of last month, I have assembled here a Detachment of my Brigade of Militia; and expect in a Day or two to have about 500 Men. I wait for Orders from Your Excellency; and Am, with most dutiful Respect, Your Excellency’s Most Obedient Humble Servt ALS , DLC:GW . The letter is addressed in part to GW “⅌ [Brigade] Major...