From George Washington to Major General Nathanael Greene, 24 November 1777
To Major General Nathanael Greene
Head Qrs [Whitemarsh, Pa.] Novr 24th 1777
Dr Sir
If you have not moved from Mount Holley when this comes to hand, I wish you to wait there till you see Colo. Meade, who will set off immediately charged with some important matters which I thought it improper to commit to paper. This However you are to understand under this restriction—That I do not mean to prevent you a moment from prosecuting any Object you have immediately in view that promises success. I am Dr Sir Yr Most Obedt sert
Go: Washington
Df, in Robert Hanson Harrison’s writing, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW.