George Washington Papers

To George Washington from Brigadier General John Thomas, 25 July 1775

From Brigadier General John Thomas

Roxbury Camp [Mass.] July 25. 1775

Sir

There was Information forwarded to Head Quarters yesterday P.M. of the Sailing of 13 Ships from Boston, I Sent one Capt. Davis Down the Harbour to watch their Motion, and he reports on his return that they put to Sea & Stood their Course about E.S.E. which appears as if they were bound to the Southward: that Course would Lead them out by Cape Cod, & to the Chops of the South Chanel1—I am Sir with great respect your most Obedit Hume servt

Jno. Thomas

ALS, DLC:GW.

1For the destination of this fleet, see Richard Dodge to GW, 25 July 1775, n.1.

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