George Washington to Henry Lee

I have received your Letter of the 19th. instt. informing me of the measures which you have taken for supplying our wants, and the prospects which you have of success. Your application to the Assessors of the several hundreds, was extremely judicious, and I have no doubt that by your activity and prudent management, you will avail yourself of all the resources of the Country, without giving unnecessary umbrage to the inhabitants. Mr. Blaine¹ Deputy Commy. Genl. of Purchases is to call at Head Quarters previous to his setting out for the Neighbourhood, in which you are making collections of Cattle &ca. I will give him instructions, to be as well provided as possible with Cash in order to inspire the people with confidence and to facilitate the execution of your plans.

I am, etc.²