4 Miles East of Flemington July 28th 1777
[Extract] Dr Sir
We have certain advises that part of the Enemy's Fleet, Viz Seventy Sail were beating off Little Egg Harbour with a Southerly wind on Saturday morning. From this Event, there seems to be but little room to doubt but that the destination is into Delaware Bay and against the City of Philadelphia. . . .
1. George Washington Papers, LC.