1To George Washington from Brigadier General Charles Scott, 19 October 1778 (Washington Papers)
I recd Your Excellencys favour of this days Date. Previous to which, I had sent off Colo. Gist with his Corps towards Tarry town and below I have another party of about 250 who is to march at three oClock in the morning on the wards Road whilst Majr Lees whole Corps will advance under the Cover of these two parties and make what Discoverys they Can. I have already given orders that in case the...