From David Humphreys to John Pray, 1 November 1782

Dear Sir

Head Quarters Novr 1st 1782

I have his Excellency’s direction to give Orders on the Clothier at this place to deliver Caps & Mittens for the Men under your Command, agreeable to your Returns if there are any in store.

I wish you still to persist in [taking] every Means in your power to obtain the most Authentic Intelligence of the State of the Enemy, particularly what their exact strength & Destination are, on the North End of York Island. I am Sir Your Most Obedt [Servt]

D. Humphrys A.D.C.

DLC: Papers of George Washington.

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