From George Washington to Anne-César, chevalier de La Luzerne, 3 December 1782

Sir	Head Quarters Newburg Decr 3 1782

I have the honor to transmitt to your Excellency the information I have just receivd from General Forman. it has somehow been a long time on the road but I had before transmitted the Marquis de Vaudreuille the very same intelligence which I received by another channell and I now send him this confirmation.

"Friday Nov. 22—The Admirals Ship fired three Guns and the fleet got under way there were 13 large Ships of the line, 1 of 50—2 of 44 Guns 8 Frigates & 8 Transports; they stood to Sea with the Wind at WSW."

By the account of a seaman who left New York after the fleet Sailed there remained with Admiral Digby the Centurion 50 Guns and the Warwick of 50 Guns with 3 or 4 frigates. I have the honor to be Sir Your Excellencys Most Obedt humble Servant

Go: Washington

AAE.

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