From George Washington to William Heath, 18 August 1782
Head Quarters 18th Augt 1782
Dear Sir
After I have seen the troops maneuvered upon the point tomorrow morning, I shall go down to Peekskill to look at the Ground in that neighbourhood. You will be pleased to order a Company of light Infantry to march to Peekskill tomorrow morning by break of day and there wait my orders. They must go provided with two days provision. I am Dear Sir yr most obt Servt
Go: Washington
MHi: Heath Papers.