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''To the Friends of America in the State of New Jersey

''To the Friends of America in the State of New Jersey

The Army of the American States under my Command being lately greatly reinforced, and having again entered the State of New Jersey, I most warmly request the Militia of Said State at this Important Crisis to Evince their Love of their Country, by boldly Stepping forth and defending the Cause of Freedom. The Inhabitants may be Assured that by a manly or spirited Conduct they may now relieve their Distinguished State from the ­ depredations of our Enemies-I have therefore dispatched Coll. Neilson, Majors Taylor, Van Emburgh, + Frelinghuysen together with some other Gentlemen of your State to call together and Embody your Militia, not doubting but Success will attend their Endeavors-

The Army of the American States under my Command being lately greatly reinforced, and having again entered ''the State of New Jersey, I most warmly request the Militia of Said State at this Important Crisis to ''Evince their Love of their Country, by boldly Stepping forth and defending the Cause of Freedom. The'' Inhabitants may be Assured that by a manly or spirited Conduct they may now relieve their Distingu''ished State from the ­ depredations of our Enemies-I have therefore dispatched Coll. Neilson, Majors ''Taylor, Van Emburgh, + Frelinghuysen together with some other Gentlemen of your State to call toge''ther and Embody your Militia, not doubting but Success will attend their Endeavors-

(signed) G. Washington

(signed) G. Washington