Letter from General Moore to the President of Congress: Will march with all possible despatch to the reinforcement of the Army at New-York

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Wilmington, September 19, 1776.

SIR: Yours of the 3d instant I had this day the honour to receive, and shall with all possible despatch proceed to execute the order of Congress, for marching two battalions of the Continental troops to the reinforcement of the army at New-York.

One entire battalion and a considerable part of two others having marched on an expedition to Florida, will put it out of my power to make up two full battalions. I flatter myself I shall, however, be able to march with about eight hundred men, and leave a sufficient number for the defence of this place.

I hope to begin my march in two days, and be assured, sir, nothing in my power shall be wanting to afford a timely aid to our friends engaged in the glorious cause of liberty, than which not any thing will contribute more to my happiness.

I have the honour to be, sir, your most obedient and very humble servant,

JAMES MOORE.

To the Hon˙ John Hancock, Esq.