To George Washington from John Hancock, 12 September 1777
From John Hancock
Philada Septr 12th 1777. 4 O’Clock A.M.
Sir,
I am this Moment favoured with yours by the Express1—I am sorry for the unfortunate Issue of the Day, but from the Troops keeping up their Spirits, I flatter myself it will still be in our Power to retrieve the Loss of yesterday.
I have thought proper, in Consequence of the Intelligence received this Morning, to call the Congress together at six O’Clock. I have the Honour to be, with the utmost Respect Sir Your most obed. Serv.
John Hancock Presidt
LS, DLC:GW.
1. Hancock is referring to the letter that GW wrote to him from Chester at midnight on 11 September.