Letter from the President of Congress to Colonel Smallwood

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Philadelphia, July 17, 1776.

SIR: I have it in charge from Congress to direct that you, as soon as possible, march the troops from Maryland, now in this city, to New York, and there put yourself under the command of General Washington. The exigency of the service requiring as speedy a junction as possible of your troops with those at New York, I recommend you to use all despatch in your power.

I am, sir, your very humble servant,
JOHN HANCOCK, President.

To Colonel William Smallwood, Philadelphia.