From George Washington to Charles Lee, 26 December 1778
To Charles Lee
Philadelphia Decr 26 1778
Sir.
I received your favor of the 24th and have transmitted Your Letter for Colo. Butler to General Maxwell, with directions to send it to him immediately by a flag.1 As some delay might arise from Colo. Butler’s writing to me upon the occasion, I have requested him to advise Genl Maxwell of the day he appoints for the interview, who will inform you, when you arrive at Elizabeth Town—and furnish the necessary passports. I am sir Yr Most Obedt Hble servant
Go: Washington
Df, in Robert Hanson Harrison’s writing, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW.
1. See GW’s letters of this date to William Butler and William Maxwell.