From John Laurens to Timothy Pickering, 22 October 1781
Hd Qrs 22d Octob. 1781
The General desires that you would forthwith order the flat bottomed boats in your possession to be transported to the most convenient launching place near York—to be delivered to the order of Monsieur de Martelli Commandg the Experiment.
John Laurens
Aide
DNA: RG 93—Manuscript File.