1From George Washington to Edward Hand, 2 July 1781 (Washington Papers)
You will take the Command of the detachment which is intended to Surprise the Enemy’s Pos ts on the end of York Island. I entertain too high an opinion of your di ligence abilities & judgment as an Officer, to restrict you by Instructions. In the execution of this pr oject you will consider what follows as hints whic h may be improved upon, or departed from, as circum stances warrant. On the...