George Washington to Henry Lee

I have your favr. of the 21st. No occurrence has happened since I wrote to you last, except the evacuation of Stoney and Verplanks Points, which took place on the 22d. I have not heard from Rhode Island since the 15th. when General Gates wrote me that the enemy were seemingly making every preparation for evacuating that place also. Should Count D’Estaing reach the Hook without touching at the Delaware, you will be pleased to communicate the foregoing with the other intelligences in your possession. Be kind enough to forward the inclosed to Genl. Du Portail and Colo. Hamilton at Egg Harbour.

I am, etc.¹