To George Washington from Alexander McDougall, 6 August 1781
Augt 6th 1781.
Sir,
Forty five more rank & file of the Connecticut Militia have arrived, Since the last return. Secretary Trumbulls Letter of the [4th] Inst. is recd giving an account of a Spy Sent out by the Enemy. The light Company of Col. Cortlandts is come down, and will move To-morrow; Some necessary repairs of Arms have detained them here Since Saturday. I have the Honor to be, Your Excellencys most Hble Servant.
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NHi: Papers of George Washington.