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General Lord Stirling to General Heath

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Easton, December 16th, 1776.

DEAR SIR: I came up from Head-Quarters in hopes of effecting a junction of the troops under the command of yourself, General Gates, and General Sullivan, and attempting something on the enemy; but this is now too late, as the troops under General Sullivan and General Gates are already on the west side of Delaware. It was proposed that if any of the troops crossed the river, it should have been at Sherard' s Ferry, at Tinicum; but as General Sullivan has taken this route, I believe it will be best you do the same.

I am, dear sir, your most obedient, humble servant,

STIRLING.

To Major-General Heath.