To George Washington from Major General Nathanael Greene, 17 July 1780
From Major General Nathanael Greene
[Preakness, N.J.]1 17th July 1780.
Sir
As the article of flour begins to grow scarce at West point; and as there is little probability of getting Teams without force, will it not be best to employ the Teams at Morris, in getting forward the flour from Hacket’s-town to New-windsor? The shott is not likely to be wanted so soon as the flour.2
I shall wait your Excellency’s directions before I give any order, how, or where to employ the Teams.3 I am, with great respect Your most obedient Humble Servant
Nath. Greene Q.M.G.
LS, DLC:GW.
1. The letter is docketed “Camp.”
2. For the plan to move artillery and ammunition, see Henry Knox to GW, this date; see also GW to Knox, 15 July, and Knox to GW, 16 July.
3. No reply from GW to Greene has been found.