To the officers and soldiers of the militia in the counties of Hunterdon, Burlington, Gloucester, Salem and Cumberland. Friends and fellow soldiers, The enemy have thrown a considerable force into your state with intent to possess themselves of the post at Red-Bank, and, after clearing the obstructions in Delaware, make incursions into your country. ...

People / Organizations

• George Washington (Author)

Imprint

[Burlington, N.J.: Printed by Isaac Collins, 1777]

Publication year

1777-1777

ESTC No.

W31554

Grub Street ID

341978

Description

1 sheet ; 1/2⁰

Note

Letter from George Washington asking for the help of the men of New Jersey to fight against the British troops.

Signed: I am, your sincere friend and countryman, Geo. Washington.

Followed by an endorsement from Gov. Livingston, dated Nov. 23, 1777.

Imprint supplied by Evans.

Uncontrolled note

Format from Evans