John Henry to Thomas Sim Lee

The reputation of Maryland is high and I am happy to hear that it will still rise in consequence of the completion of our extra Regiment; when will they be ready to come forward?

We shall give all the assistance in our power to Mr. Green, tho I am afraid we shall be under some difficulties in procuring the plates. I wish the devices had not been referred to the delegates. It is out of our way and I wish the Denominations of the Bills may meet with the approbation of yourself and the Council.¹

From information that has been received in this quarter, I have no doubt but the combined Fleets with twenty four Thousand land Troops are gone against Jamaica.

The General and the Army have returned to this side of the N. River and it is a very happy and fortunate Event that his movements called back the Attention of the Enemy to N York. If they had proceeded to attack Rhode Island the General informs us he should have attempted N. York. He is now busily engaged in some preparatory steps towards the accomplishment of the great object of the Campaign. God grant him success. My Expectations are slender.

I am Sir with the highest respect and Esteem, Yrs,

J. Henry