Letter from Samuel Tucker to General Washington

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Burlington, New-Jersey, June 11, 1776 — A˙ M.

SIR: I am honoured with your favour of yesterday, per express; and you may rely on my doing everything in my power to carry the resolution of the honourable Congress into effect with that expedition you so earnestly press, as soon as a sufficient number of members are got together, which I have the greatest reason to believe will be at three o' clock this afternoon. We met last evening and this morning, but for want of a quorum, could not proceed to any business of consequence.

You may rely on my urging the mode your Excellency has pointed out to be pursued in the marching of our Militia, as I shall be happy in contributing the smallest mite towards aiding the general cause under your command; and have the honour to be your most obedient, humble servant,
SAMUEL TUCKER.

To His Excellency GeneralWashington.