81From George Washington to Elias Dayton, 3 July 1782 (Washington Papers)
From the inclosed information of Captain Stevens there is reason to apprehend, the business of driving Cattle to the Enemy is carrying on with great Art and assiduity. It would be a happy circumstance if the Villains concerned in it could be detected. I have therefore to request you will take such precautions as you shall judge best calculated to learn whether any such Cattle are passing in...