1To George Washington from William Watson, 11 November 1775 (Washington Papers)
Immediately on Rect of your Excellencys Orders of the 6th Instant relative to my taking Charge of the Wine cast on shore at the Cape, I dispatched Major Soper, a Gentleman employed in the public service to Cape Cod, with directions, which the Major will show your Excellency and which I hope will meet your approbation. I believe the Business is well done, & that Major Soper has conducted with...