Head Quarters, Peeks-kill, August 5, 1780
Dr. Sir:
I have received your letter from Eastown of 31st. ulto.
Before this the Qr.M.G. will have transmitted you orders. I have to request after their execution that you will immediately repair to the main army at Dobbs’ ferry, by way of the two bridges.
I am etc.1
1 The draft is in the writing of James McHenry.