Letter from General Washington to Colonel Elmore

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Head Quarters, New York, August 7, 1776.

SIR: On the 1st instant I wrote you, and directed you to march immediately with your regiment to join the Army here. When I gave this order, I supposed you and your regiment to be in Connecticut; but understanding that you have got to Albany with it, or near that place, I have thought proper to countermand the orders then given, and desire that you will put yourself under the command of General Schuyler, and comply with such directions as you may receive from him, being satisfied that you cannot be here in time to give the least assistance.

I am, sir, your humble servant, GO˙ WASHINGTON.

To Colonel Samuel Elmore, Albany.