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. . . I wish it were in my power to turn any part of my present force to the completion of the Works upon Delaware, but in our present Situation it cannot be afforded. Except General Howe can be checked upon land the obstructions in the River will be of little avail, for if he can once totally defeat this Army, he will take possession of the Forts of course and turn our own Guns upon our Ships;...
Date: 13 September 1777
Volume: Volume 9