To George Washington from Captain Charles Craig, 18 November 1777
From Captain Charles Craig
Frankfort [Pa.] 18th November 1777
Sir
I have not been Able to gain any intellegence of Consequence since I had the Honour of Adressing your Excellency.1
The enemy intend some Grand Menouver in Jersey very shortly which I hope to be inform’d off. the have been makeing small enquiries respecting the Northern Army, and what number of Men your Excellency has in Jersey.2
Enclos’d is a rough Draught of the enemys lines,3 I have been so unfortunate as to meet with an Accident which prevents my being so Active on the lines as I wou’d wish to be shou’d anything new Transpire I shall embrace the earliest Oppertunity of communicating it. I have the Honour to be with profound Respect Yr Excellencys Most Obt Servt
Charles Craig
ALS, DLC:GW. On the cover Craig wrote “⅌ Dragoon” and then struck out the word “Dragoon” and inserted “Mr Gray” in its place.
1. Craig last wrote GW on 15 November.
2. See Craig’s second letter to GW, this date, and note 1.
3. This enclosure has not been identified.