To George Washington from Brigadier General Nathanael Greene, 19 July 1776
From Brigadier General Nathanael Greene
Camp on Long Island July 19. 1776
Sir
Colo. Hand reports the Ship that went down day before Yesterday morning still continues there at the Hook. An Armed Sloop came up last Night. All the rest of the fleet continues as they were. Nothing extraordinary has happend since yesterday in this Camp—I am with all due respect your Excellency most Obedient humble servant
Nath. Greene
ALS, DLC:GW.