George Washington Papers

From George Washington to Paul-François-Jean-Nicolas, comte de Barras, 18 August 1781

Head Quarters Dobbs’s Ferry 18th Augt 1781.

Sir

I have been honored with your Excellency’s favor of the 14th—Inclosed is the Copy of the latest intelligence I have recd from Genl Forman from which it appears that Admiral Graves was off the Hook on the 16th Inst. I have the honor to be Yr Excellency’s Most obt and hble servt.

DLC: Papers of George Washington.

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