George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 11 June 1781
To Major General Robert Howe
Head Quarters New Windsor June 11. 1781
Dear Sir
I am this moment favored with Yours of the same date together with the Report of the Board of Officers, appointed to inspect Provisions.
If there are any Blunderbusses & Swivels, I have no objection that Capt. Pray should be furnished with them, tho I think, that vigilance and attention, will be his surest protection against the Enemy.1
I have to request that you will be pleased to attend at Head Quarters tomorrow Morning at ten OClock—and that you will forward the enclosed Notes to the Genl Officers to whom they are severally addressed.2 With great regard & esteem I am Dr Sr Your most Obed. Hbl. Servt.3
Df, in David Humphreys’s writing, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW.
1. Capt. John Pray commanded the water guards and blockhouse at Dobbs Ferry, New York.
2. The enclosed notes, which have not been found, were notices regarding a board of general officers (see Document V with The Wethersfield Conference and Aftermath, 14 May–16 June, editorial note).
3. GW’s recording secretary Richard Varick wrote the preceding five words on the draft.