Sender: George Washington
Recipient: Henry Lee
Head Quarters, West-point, August 22,
1779
Dr. Sir:
As Congress are yet uninformed of the enterprise against Powles
Hook, and I am anxious to have them furnished with the particulars, I
have to request your report without delay. I heartily congratulate you
and wish you to give my thanks to the officers and troops who were
concerned on this occasion.
Notes:
1 The draft is in the writing of James McHenry.