To George Washington from Samuel Huntington, 29 September 1780
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From Samuel Huntington
Philadelphia September 29. 7 oClock P.M. 1780
sir,
I am honored with your Excellency’s Despatches of the 26. Instant, which will be laid before Congress in the Morning.1 We had before received Intelligence from General Greene, that Genl Arnold was gone over to the Enemy. Immediately Orders were given to search, & seize his Papers & Effects to be found here, which was speedily executed, but I am not yet advised of what particular Discoveries have been made2—With Congratulations on your return to the Army3 I have the Honor to be your most obedient Servant
Sam. Huntington
LS, DLC:GW; LB, DNA:PCC, item 15.
1. See Document VII.
2. See Document III, n.2.
3. For GW’s acknowledgement of this letter, see Document XVI with Major John André’s Capture and Execution, 23 Sept.–7 Oct., editorial note.