To George Washington from Major General Philemon Dickinson, 18 June 1777
From Major General Philemon Dickinson
Trenton 18th June 1777
Sir
In consequence of a Commission which I r[e]cieved a few Days ago from the honble Council & Assembly of this State, (being at that Time in Maryland) I am now on my Way to join Genl Sullivans Division, where I am informed the greatest Number of the Jersey Militia are collected.1
I should have done myself the honor of waiting upon your Excellency, but have been much indisposed; I expect to be at Fleming-Town to’morrow, where I shall be glad, to receive your Excellency’s Orders respecting the Militia of this State. I have the honor to be, Your Excellency’s Most Obt sert
Philemon Dickinson
P.S. The Militia of Pennsylvania are turning out with great Spirit, between 5 & 6,000 will now march, which Numbers will be increased to 10,000, if necessary—there is a coalition of Parties.
ALS, DLC:GW.
1. Dickinson was appointed major general of the New Jersey militia on 6 June 1777 at a joint meeting of the New Jersey legislative council and general assembly (see Dickinson to William Livingston, 26 June 1777, in , 1:359–60).