George Washington to Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, 3 August 1779
George Washington to
Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling
West Point, August 3, 1779. Asks Sterling to continue to inspect roads. Relays rumor the French fleet may be near coast. Approves of steps taken by Stirling for forage.
Df, in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.