From George Washington to Anne-César, chevalier de La Luzerne, 29 October 1781
Near York 29th Octo. 1781
sir:
The Count de Grasse having been so good as to submit the inclosed Signals to my light & Improvement—agreable to his Desire, I take this first Opportunity to return them to your Excellency by a safe Conveyance—And hope they may prove of signal Advantage to the Commanders of his Most Christian Majesty’s Naval Armies. I have the Honor to be Your Excellency’s Most Obedient humble Servant,
Go: Washington
AAE: Memoires et Documents, Etats-Unis.