From Tench Tilghman to Timothy Pickering, 3 June 1781
Sunday Evening 3 June 1781
Dear Sir
Duke Lauzun has just arrived here with dispatches which are to be forwarded to Philada but they are too important to be trusted to a common hand. His Excellency wishes you to send one of your department with them. They will be ready by day break if the person calls so soon. I am Dear Sir Yr most obt Servt
Tench Tilghman A.D.C.
DNA: RG 93—Manuscript File.