To George Washington from Peter Muhlenberg, 23 September 1781

Sir	Burwells Mill Septr 23d 1781

Since the Evening before last I have not been able to procure the least intelligence from York neither have we had a Deserter from the Enemy since that time—I have had parties continually in the Hampton—Warwick & half way [] roads, who have been within sight of their Picketts, but some of the Enemy have been out—it is certain that the[i]r Number of Shipping is much diminished at York. but whether they attempted to get out the Night before last, or whether the Enemy have sunk them in the Channel I cannot yet find out; a large Smoke was seen Yesterday Morning below York, which has confirm’d a report that the Enemy have burnt some of their Shipping. I have the Honor to be with the very best respect Your Excellencys Most Obedt hble Servt

P. Muhlenberg

DLC: Papers of George Washington.

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