West point, July 22, 1779
Dear Sir:
This morning I received your favor of yesterday’s date. I did not think it necessary to change your position or, the kind of duty I had alloted to you, therefore only repeated to you, that it was my wish you should keep a good watch down the river. This I have now to request you will do in the most effectual manner. I am happy to hear of the fate of the Marauding party your letter mentions. The 24 pounder said to be taken off by the enemy, if gone is only the loss of an Iron piece. The 7 Prisoners taken at the Slote you will order by the nearest route to Junes where your escort will be relieved by Lord Stirling and another sent on with them to Goshen.
I am, etc.1
1 The draft is in the writing of Richard Kidder Meade.