From George Washington to Brigadier General William Irvine, 10 January 1780
To Brigadier General William Irvine
Morristown 10th Jan. 1780
Dr Sir
I have determined in case the present condition of the Ice, & prospect of its continuance will warrant the enterprize, to make an attempt upon the enemy’s quarters & posts on Staten Island.
As it is next to impossible to communicate my ideas fully, & make proper arrangements of the plan by letter Mr Tilghman comes to you for this purpose—He is fully possessed of every matter necessary for your information, & of the things necessary for you to do—& with him [you] wi[ll]1 please to concert measures accordingly. I am Dr Sir Yr Most Obedt S.
Go: Washington
ALS, PHi: Papers of William Irvine.
1. GW inadvertently wrote “with him with.”