From George Washington to Major General Stirling, 8 November 1778
To Major General Stirling
Head Quarters Fredericksbg [N.Y.] 8 Novemr 1778
My Lord
Colo. Blands Regiment is ordered to Winchester in Virginia on Acct of their peculiar circumstances the times of the Men being out next month, be pleased therefore to permit the small party with you to join their Corps.1 I am Your Lordships most obt Servt
Go: Washington
DfS, in Tench Tilghman’s writing, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW.