This is a point, which it is of the utmost importance to ascertain and if possible the place of their future destination. You will endeavour to procure trusty and intelligent spies, who will advise you faithfully of whatever may be passing in the city and you will without delay communicate to me every piece of material information you obtain.Ī variety of concurring accounts make it probable the enemy are preparing to evacuate Philadelphia. This last is a matter of very interesting moment, and ought to claim your particular attention. The detachment under your command with which you will immediately march towards the enemy’s lines is designed to answer the following purposes-to be a security to this camp and a cover to the country between the Delaware and Schuylkil-to interrupt the communication with Philadelphia-obstruct the incursions of the enemies parties, and obtain intelligence of their motions and designs.
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