1To George Washington from Major William Galvan, 3 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
No. 2. The guard of twelve men, which his Excellency Governor Jefferson ordered from Portsmouth, arrived last Night, and, this morning, was posted at the light house. I have proposed to the commanding officer of the Militia of this County to put a Company on duty, to be relieved every week, he has approved of the measure, tho’ he is not let into my Secret purpose, and considers it only as a...