1From George Washington to the Captain of William Franklin’s Guard, 30 June 1776 (Washington Papers)
I understand that the Convention of New-Jersey did resolve that Govr Franklin was an Enemy to the Liberties of America, and that he should be conducted under a safe Guard into Connecticut, & for that purpose he was committed to your Charge—I have this morning Recd Information that you have Halted with him at Hackensack —I would enjoin it upon you to set off Immediately and carry the resolve of...