Tappan, Sept. 30, 1780.
SIR,
I have just received your letter of the 29th. Any delay which may have attended your flags has proceeded from accident, and the peculiar circumstances of the occasion,—not from intentional neglect or violation. The letter that admitted of an answer, has received one as early as it could be given with propriety, transmitted by a flag this morning. As to messages, I am uninformed of any that have been sent.
The necessaries for Major Andre will be delivered to him, agreeable to your request.
I am, Sir, Tour most obedient humble servant, G. WASHINGTON.
His Excellency Lieut. General Robertson, New York.
New-York, Sept. 30. 1780.
SIR,