This Day in History: October 28

As the Iphegenie will be detained in port ‘till the next Spring Tides – and it is probable that the Division of Ships ordered to the Chesapeak will proceed without her – I have thought it most prudent to embark on board & pilot boat bound to the Fleet – Nothing on my part shall be wanting to deliver your dispatches for Congress [strike-out] [inserted: with the] expedition is necessary in our present circumstances. [More]