1To George Washington from Captain William Helms, 4 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
Have hitherto had a Guard of twenty five men at this place, likewise an equil number at the post at Sussex Court House, the greatest part of the flower is now forwarded, have reduced the Guards to a Serjt & twelve at each post, thinking since the capture of Moody I had little danger to apprehend. The Milittia continues on duty without grumbling, the hurry of their work being over, I think my...