New York, August 12, 1776.
[Extract]
Sir: I have been duly honored with your favours of the 8th and 10th Instant with their several inclosures. I shall pay attention to the Resolution respecting Lieut. [James] Josiah2 and attempt to relieve him from his rigorous usage....
This Moment (10. 0 Clock) report is made by General [Nathanael] Greene, that a Man of War came in Yesterday, and that Sixty Sail of Ships are now standing in; no doubt they are a further part of the Hessian Troops.
1. Fitzpatrick, ed., Writings of Washington, V, 416-19.
2. See resolution of August 7, 1776.