Catalogue description Richmond. To Leslie. Has vainly tried to bring the Marquess to action, but has destroyed...

Richmond. To Leslie. Has vainly tried to bring the Marquess to action, but has destroyed all stores in reach, will now go to Williamsburg to establish a post in lieu of Portsmouth; intends to send an expedition to Fredericksburg, therefore asks for the Régiment du Prince Héréditaire, the rest of the 80th and 76th, and all convalescents to be sent to Williamsburg; urges speedy evacuation of Portsmouth; wants the design on Fredericksburg kept secret, but wants Hudson to keep a frigate or two on guard near the mouth of the James to protect his boats; proposes to move on the 21st, wants Clinton informed. Postscript says arrival of reinforcements does not alter his plan; would like the transports to move up and anchor opposite Williamsburg.