The command of the whole forces is what I neither look for, expect, or desire; for I must be impartial enough to confess, it is a charge too great for my youth and inexperience to be intrusted with.

Knowing this, I have too sincere a love for my country, to undertake that which may tend to the prejudice of it.

But if I could entertain hopes that you thought me worthy of the post of Lieutenant-colonel, and would favour me so far as to mention it at the appointment of officers, I could not but entertain a true sense of the kindness.
"I flatter myself that under a skilful commander, or man of sense, (which I most sincerely wish to serve under,) with my own application and diligent study of my duty, I shall be able to conduct my steps without censure, and in time, render myself worthy of the promotion that I shall be favoured with now." The commission he solicited was transmitted to him by Mr.
Corbin, in the following laconic letter: "DEAR GEORGE,--I inclose you your commission.

God prosper you with it.
"Your friend, RICHARD CORBIN."] While the regiment was on its march to join the detachment advanced in front, the command devolved on Lieutenant Colonel Washington by the death of Colonel Fry.

Soon after its arrival, it was reinforced by two independent companies of regulars.