To George Washington from Brigadier General James Potter, 22 December 1777
From Brigadier General James Potter
Decr 22d four oClock 1777
Sir
the enemy are in two partys and going up into Spring field and the other nearder to the Chister Road we have parties observing there mosions and will be able to let you Know where they encamp this night they have a great number of waggans with them. I am your Excelan. Humble servant
Ja’s Potter
ALS, DLC:GW.