“The Genl Officers are to meet at 5OClock this afternoon at the Brick house by Whiteclay Creek & fix upon proper Picquets for the Security of the Camp, John Lawrence and Presley Thompson Esqrs are appointed extra Aid de Camp to the Commander in Chief all orders therefore through them in Writing or otherwise are to be Regarded in the Same light as if proceeding from any other of his Aides des Camps.”

Entry from Captain Robert Kirkwood's Journal detailing the Council of War plans for September 6, 1777