From George Washington to Brigadier General John Neilson, 3 June 1779

To Brigadier General John Neilson

Head Qrs Middlebrook 3 June 1779

Sir

This morning I recd your favor of yesterdays date.1

The two large boats which you mention as wanting repairs I would wish you have put in order—and to keep your eye upon the whole so as to be able to collect them on the shortest notice.

You will be pleased to continue your enquiries on Staten Island—to ascertain the works and number of men at Richmond town and the other places. I am Sr &.

G. W——

Df, in James McHenry’s writing, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW.

1. Neilson’s letter to GW of 2 June has not been found.

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Title: From George Washington to Brigadier General John Neilson, 3 June 1779
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Neilson, John
Date: 3 June 1779

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Cite as: “From George Washington to Brigadier General John Neilson, 3 June 1779,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-21-02-0041. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 21, 1 June–31 July 1779, ed. William M. Ferraro. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2012, pp. 41–42.]

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