Brigadier General Charles Scott to personal friend Frankey
Addressed from "White Marsh Church" this letter is addressed "Dear Frankey" and mentions General Scott's view, "we are in High spirits and full of hope of Bringing this most horrid War to a Conclusion by Defeating Genl.Howe in a few days." Personal information regarding leaving "Frankey" some money and "pray dont wish to see me sooner than my Duty to my country will allow me to Leave the SErvice."
Brigadier General Charles Scott
15 November 1777
John F. Reed Collection Valley Forge NHP
Box 2, Folder 20, 12-01
General George Washington to Brigadier General James Potter
Addressed from "White Marsh", letter instructs General James Potter to disregard previous orders from Washington to hurry the militia. This letter requests Potter to employ the militia to any advantage against the enemy at Carpenter Island. Further intelligence on the Fort Mifflin campaign.
General George Washington
11 November 1777
John F. Reed Collection Valley Forge NHP
Box 2, Folder 18, 11-06