New York, 28th. April 1760.
Sir,
Major General Stanwix having Obtained His Majesty's Leave to go home, and he intending shortly to Set out for England; I have given the Command of the Forces that now are and shall Serve during the Ensueing Campaign, in the Southern District, to The Honble. Brigr. General Monckton, who is on his Departure for Philadelphia, and will take upon him the said Command, whenever Major General Stanwix Quits that Place; I Have therefore now to beg of You, that so soon as the Brigadier will have Informed You of his Acting in that Capacity, You will Correspond and Co-operate with him, in the same manner as You have done with M. General Stanwix, and that You will give him all the Aid and Assistance he may, from time to time, require of You for the good of the Service. I am, with great Regard,
Sir,
&ca.
N.B. The Like Letter To the Govrs. of
MaryLand
Virginia
No. Carolina
So. Carolina, &
Georgia.