Richmond, June 11, 1780. Sir, Major Galvan, as recommended by your Excellency, was despatched to his station without delay, and has been furnished with every thing he desired, as far as we were able. The line of expresses formed between us is such, as will communicate intelligence from one to the other in twenty-three hours.…
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Hancock’s Call to Arms
Philadelphia, June 11, 1776. Gentlemen: –The Congress have this day received advice, and are fully convinced, that it is the design of General Howe to make an attack upon the City of New York, as soon as possible. The attack, they have reason to believe, will be made within ten days. I am, therefore, most…