ORDERS FOR THE CONTINENTAL ARMY TO BEGIN THEIR MARCH TO YORKTOWN, VIRGINIA FOLLOWING AMERICAN VICTORY

In part: "All the militia this side of the river was ordered to march yesterday to Albany. The enemy are said to be about 2000 strong and have crossed Lake George commanded by Gen. Redhasle yesterday passed this four vessels with troops on board for Albany. Hope the American arms may be successful to the northward. The late successes to the Southward present a pleasing prospect of the Campaign in that quarter ending glorious to the united arms of France and America." 

The Battle of Yorktown, which ended in American victory, proved to be the decisive engagement of the American Revolution. Following their defeat, the British Army surrendered on October 19th.