To the officers and soldiers of the militia in the counties of Hunterdon, Burlington, Gloucester, Salem and Cumberland
Subtitle: Friends and fellow soldiers, The enemy have thrown a considerable force into your state with intent to possess themselves of the post at Red-Bank, and, after clearing the obstructions in Delaware, make incursions into your country. ...
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 15465
Publisher: Printed by Isaac Collins
Published: 1777
Place of publication: Burlington, N.J
Language: eng
Subjects: Military History; History; New Jersey. Militia
Notes: Letter from George Washington asking for the help of the men of New Jersey to fight against the British troops.

Signed: I am, your sincere friend and countryman, Geo. Washington.

Followed by an endorsement from Gov. Livingston, dated Nov. 23, 1777.

Imprint supplied by Evans.

Evans 15465

Humphrey, C.H. New Jersey, 179