General George Washington to Colonel Joseph Kirkbride
January 14, 1777

To Col^o. KIRKBRIDE. Bucks County Pennsy^l.

Head Quarters Morris Town, 14^th. Jan^y. 1777.

Sir,

Col^o. SMITH being ordered to march up to this place with the Jersey Militia and form a Brigade under Gen^l. DICKINSON, you are hereby directed to collect as many of the Militia of your County as will mount the necessary guards at the Ferries, where Colo. SMITH was posted. You will take particular Care to keep all the Boats, except such as are necessary for the Ferry, drawn up and well guarded, under the care of a good Officer.

I am Sir Yours &^c.

G. WASHINGTON.