Newburgh, April 15, 1782
Dear Sir:
I have received your favor of the 2d. Instr. and thank you for the several articles of European intelligence contained in it. Permit me to solicit a continuation of such advices as you may think interesting respecting the Military or political manœuvres of foreign powers.
1 Such communications will not only be a private gratification, but may produce public good; as a perfect knowledge of these matters will enable me to decide with more certainty and precision on doubtful operations which may be had in contemplation than I possibly can do without.
With great esteem etc.
1 Lee's letter of April 2 (in the Washington Papers) recounted political news entirely; but he also stated, on the authority of the Governor of Virginia, that De Grasse had completely defeated the British fleet, which was the direct opposite of the fact.