General George Washington to Colonel Joseph Kirkbride
June 22, 1776

To Col^o. Joseph KIRKBRIDE. Bucks C^o. Penn^a. Mil^a.

Head Qu^rs. near Coryell's, June 22^d. 1778.

Sir,

It would seem from the information received, that the Enemy mean to advance thro' Trentown [sic]. They are now in motion and on that rout [sic]. Nothing could contribute to harrass [sic] them more or to facilitate our views, than for a number of Militia to hang on and annoy their rear. I could wish you and the other officers in your County, to exert yourselves, and if possible, to pass the River with a respectable number of Militia for this purpose. Indeed a force tho' never so small will have its advantages. Whatever can be done in this way will require the utmost expedition.

I am Sir,
Your Most Obed^t. Serv^t.

G. WASHINGTON.