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From George Washington to Henry Knox, 1 May 1782

Sir— Head Quarters 1st May 1782

I have been favored with your Letter of the 21st Ulto. I am so totally in the dark at this Time, respecting the Scene of our operations for the ensueing Campaign, that I cannot at present, give you any directions respecting the Time and Rout that Colo. Lamb’s Regiment shall march—as soon as I am decided, I shall inform you in season.

The sappers and Miners have been ordered to West Point, because, their Services may be usefull at that Post. I am with esteem Dr Sir Your Most humbe Servt

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MHi: Henry Knox Papers.

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