Description
This letter addressed from Peekskill, New York the 26th of September 1777, is apparently written to Brig. General Huntington's father. The letter mentions the position of General Howe and the British army 20 miles from Philadelphia and Washington's forces "keeping pace" with the British in the rear. In the letter, General Huntington mentions that he and General Varnum(James) are instructed to join the main Continental force near Philadelphia. The letter closes, "I am affectionately your Son, Jed Huntington"