Head Quarters, New York, May 24, 1776.
[Extract]
The following Sail Makers are to embark this day on board a Vessel, in order to proceed to Albany, and from thence to Genl: Schuyler, and receive his further orders ー Vizt:
They are to be furnished with ten days proyision a man. Capt. [Peter] Harwood's Company is to join Lieut. Col Tupper, and do duty on board the whaling boats &c, &c.
1. Fitzpatrick, ed., Writings of Washington, V, 79, 80.
