We can send one—I don't think it will have any effect.

WASHINGTON

He ought to be informed of where we're going—yes, write him again, tell him we're retreating to Newark

REED

Very well, sir—and after Newark?

WASHINGTON

Retreat again I suppose. New Brunswick—Trenton—across the Delaware into Pennsylvania.

REED

Yes sir, if we have any army left by then.

WASHINGTON