Humphreys, David, 1752-1818 to Jeremiah Wadsworth
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00250 Author/Creator: Humphreys, David, 1752-1818 Place Written: Peekskill, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: August 5, 1780 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 23 x 18 cm. Order a Copy
Encloses a paper (not included) that explains the reasons for the recent movements of both the British and Continental armies during the Revolutionary War. Also encloses a sketch of the order of battle (not included) for the Continental troops. Mentions that Major General Benedict Arnold has been appointed to the command of West Point. Lord Stirling succeeds to the left wing. He has heard that the militia of North Carolina has taken down 60 of the enemy's horses but he does not know if this is true or not. Mentions his personal financial affairs and asks Wadsworth to procure him a good saddle horse. Docketed by recipient.
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