[Head Quarters] 5 Decemr 1775
Sir
I have it in Command from his Excellency General Washington, to desire that you will examine the Harbour of Cape Cod, & see what Fortifications may be necessary for the defence of it's entrance, which when you have with attention & Accuracy executed you will please to make a Report thereof, at Head Quarters2 I am [&c.]
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1. Washington Papers, LC.
2. See Washington to Hancock, December 4, 1775.
