Letter

George Washington to Robert Howe, June 15, 1780

Springfield [ New Jersey ] June 15, 1780 . Warns of possible attack by British. Sends instructions for the defense of West Point. States, however, “if the enemy’s designs should be against this army, you may be useful to us by making a demonstration in your quarter.”

Sources
Founders Online u2014 Papers of Alexander Hamilton View original source ↗