1779 Letters

Passy, FRA - 1 January 1779

I WISH you a happy new year and many happy years, and all the blessings of life. Who knows but this year may be more prosperous for our country than any we have seen ?

Philadelphia, PA - 4 January 1779

I took the liberty of mentioning to Congress a circumstance, which made me very solicitous for a final issue of my affairs, which was the illiberal and abusive attacks made on my character

Purysburg, SC - 5 January 1779

On the evening of the 25th ultimo, I received information at Charleston, that the enemy had arrived, with upwards of twenty ships, at Tybee, near the mouth of the River Savannah, and in a harbour south of the river.

White Plains, NY - 12 January 1779

The enclosed return will show you the deficiency of officers and men at this post.

White Plains, NY - 13 January 1779

Sir, till now, I never wished for arbitrary power. I could gibbet half a dozen good whigs, with all the venom of an inveterate tory.

Philadelphia, PA - 13 January 1779

Now is the season for exertion. Attend regularly. Confirm those who esteem you and their country. Convert or confound those who would sacrifice either to private views.

Peekskill, NY - 14 January 1779

Handcuffs will be sent you as soon as they can be made. If you have a number of prisoners at any time to send up, let them be fastened right and left hands, and the guard cut the strings of their breeches

Peekskill, NY - 15 January 1779

I am much mortified that Captain Brown should have merited your putting him in an arrest. But you have done your duty, for which accept my thanks.

White Plains, NY - 21 January 1779

A commissary of hides at this place can furnish me with shoes as I want them, if you will give an order for that purpose.

Philadelphia, PA - 21 January 1779

my affairs are become so pressing and so peculiarly circumstanced, that it is impossible for me to attend longer without doing greater prejudice to myself and interest

Williamsburg, VA - 22 January 1779

Thomas Jefferson letter to John Page... I received your letter by Mr. Jamieson. It had given me much pain, that the zeal of our respective friends should ever have placed you and me in the situation of competitors.

Peekskill, NY - 22 January 1779

There are reasons, which I shall explain to you at a proper time, why ----- should not be sought after.

Peekskill, NY - 26 January 1779

He brings with him forty men, I believe as good as any in the army.

The Hermitage, NJ - 27 January 1779

The intelligence gives me real pleasure, and the more so, because, until Mrs. Prevost told me, I had no idea of your disorder being so rooted and dangerous.

White Plains, NY - 29 January 1779

The same gentleman brought me a re-enforcement of thirty-nine privates, and a proportion of officers.

Peekskill, NY - 6 February 1779

For the future, order the sentry who does not fire the alarm one hundred lashes, and the like number to any who shall part with his arms without its being wrested from him by the enemy

Peekskill, NY - 7 February 1779

I directed Major Platt, some days since, to inform you, no provision of any kind should be suffered to go below you till further orders.

Passy, FRA - 9 February 1779

The character and situation in which I am here, and the situation of public affairs absolutely forbid my writing freely. I must be excused.

Charleston, SC - 10 February 1779

You are immediately to detach two hundred and fifty men, rank and file, of your regiment, properly armed and accoutred, with the necessary number of officers

Passy, FRA - 13 February 1779

I have received intelligence much more agreeable than that of a removal to Holland ; I mean that of being reduced to a private citizen, which gives me more pleasure than you can imagine.

Peekskill, NY - 15 February 1779

I intend to send down the remains of Colonel Poor's regiment for a few days, to cover a forage making by Mr. Hayes near Mamaroneck; and shall send by them public arms, with bayonets, to be exchanged for yours which want them.

Philadelphia, PA - 15 February 1779

When characters rendered amiable by virtues and important by talents, are exposed to suspicions, and become subjects of investigation, the sensibility of individuals as well as the interest of the public are concerned in the event of the inquiry.

Philadelphia, PA - 16 February 1779

The complexions of resignation, of soft complaint, and joyless sensibility, are so blended in your letter, that if anonymous, one would suppose it written by a wayworn traveller through this vale of tears

Passy, FRA - 20 February 1779

It would be an easy thing for me to ruin you and your children by an indiscreet letter, and what is more, it would be easy to throw our country into convulsions. For God's sake never reproach me again with not writing or with writing scrips.

Passy, FRA - 20 February 1779

A NEW commission has arrived by which the Dr. is sole minister. Mr. Lee continues commissioner for Spain, but I am reduced to the condition of a private citizen.

, SC - 20 February 1779

You are hereby desired to be at White Hall on Wednesday next with one third of your Company

Passy, FRA - 21 February 1779

The expense of my son here is greater than I ever imagined. Although his company is almost all the pleasure I have in life, yet I should not have brought him if I had known the expense.

Philadelphia, PA - 22 February 1779

I hope I shall not be deemed guilty of an unbecoming impatience in pressing to know, if Congress have any further commands for me, and in what manner my past transactions, as their agent and commissioner, are to be adjusted and closed.

Peekskill, NY - 23 February 1779

Cammell will be down shortly to pay off accounts. One dollar per day is allowed for a saddle-horse.

Peekskill, NY - 23 February 1779

Your several favours have been handed to me. I have not time now to answer them fully.

Charleston, SC - 24 February 1779

I embrace with pleasure an opportunity of complying with the request, you made me when I left Santee, of transmitting such intelligence as I thought worthy your notice

, NY - 25 February 1779

The general wishes you to detain the best officers and men, for five complete parties of sixty

Peekskill, NY - 26 February 1779

Colonel Putnam is ordered to march and join you, and to act as circumstances shall cast up.

Peekskill, NY - 27 February 1779

At half past ten of the same evening, five boxes of ammunition was sent to you from King's ferry, by water, with orders to keep close in shore, for fear of accidents.

Passy, FRA - 27 February 1779

I went to Saint Denis, a little village about eight miles from this place, where are the tombs of all the kings and queens. The statues of all lie in state in marble.

Boston, MA - 4 March 1779

I am sorry to find your Excellency seems to have given over all thoughts of penetrating into Canada by the route of Coos

Peekskill, NY - 6 March 1779

Enclosed you have a list of horse-thieves and others who act very prejudicial to our cause. I wish to have them taken and sent up here.

Horse Neck, CT - 9 March 1779

The truth of the matter is, that Butler wanted the dragoon to return with the horses, but that he (the dragoon) refused to do...

Phillipsburgh, PA - 10 March 1779

I find my health unequal to the undertaking, and have acquainted him of my intentions to retire. He has ordered an officer to relieve me before the 15th of March...

Peekskill, NY - 11 March 1779

If the militia of Colonel Drake's are good men, arm them of General Paterson's, and I will replace them to him.

, SC - 12 March 1779

On receipt of this immediately march, with twenty-five men of your company, to Ninety-Six, and join Col. Williams

Williamsburg, VA - 13 March 1779

My last accounts from the South are unfavorable. Georgia is said to be in full possession of the enemy, and South Carolina in great danger. The number of disaffected there is said to be formidable, and the Creek Indians inclining against us.

unknown - 14 March 1779

This is, to raise two, three, or four battalions of negroes, with the assistance of the government of that state, by contributions from the owners, in proportion to the number they possess.

, SC - 14 March 1779

as I have just got orders from Gen. Williamson to march a strong party of my regiment to Cowan's Ferry, on Savannah river, you will, therefore, march with two parts of your company to that place

Philadelphia, PA - 14 March 1779

The state of your politics is much as I expected. I fear some of your measures are more severe than wisdom or humanity will justify.

Philadelphia, PA - 16 March 1779

I have now only to add, that my situation, which for eight months past has been peculiarly distressing, is now become such as to oblige me to leave this city without further delay

The Ponds, NJ - 18 March 1779

I am married, Burr, and happy. May you be equally so. I cannot form a higher or a better wish.

Poughkeepsie, NY - 18 March 1779

The Legislature, before they adjourned, empowered me to embody one thousand men for the defence of the northern and western frontiers, or such other service as I should judge proper to employ them in.

, MA - 20 March 1779

Abigail Adams letter to John Adams... The safest way, you tell me, of supplying my wants, is by drafts ; but I cannot get hard money for bills.

Peekskill, NY - 20 March 1779

My late intelligence from New-York and headquarters clearly mark the enemy's intention to make a movement very soon.

Philadelphia, PA - 21 March 1779

So uncertain has been the fate of letters during the course of this war, that I very seldom write one without adverting to the possibility and consequences of its miscarriage and publication.

Albemarle, VA - 27 March 1779

Thomas Jefferson letter to Patrick Henry... A report prevailing here, that in consequence of some powers from Congress, the Governor and Council have it in contemplation to remove the Convention troops.

Charleston, SC - 28 March 1779

Since that General Lincoln has thought proper to re move the army from Purysburgh to the two Sisters (except about three hundred left as a guard to their camp under the command of Col. Pinckney) where it seems the enemy have assembled their whole for

Philadelphia, PA - 29 March 1779

You were pleased to inform me verbally, that my letter was referred to the committee, who were ordered to report immediately.

Middlebrook, NJ - 0 April 1779

If, under this sanction, I should step beyond the line you would wish to draw, and suggest ideas or ask questions which are improper to be answered, you hare only to pass them by in silence.

Philadelphia, PA - 2 April 1779

Although I have not the honour of a personal acquaintance with you, yet I am so well informed of your character as to believe you will always be happy in leading a young soldier to glory

Middlebrook, NJ - 3 April 1779

Perfectly satisfied that no consideration save a desire to reestablish your health could induce you to leave the service, I cannot therefore withhold my consent.

Whitehall, ENG - 11 April 1779

Lord Cornwallis went to Court, and made an offer of his services to the King which you will not doubt his Majesty was graciously pleased to accept

, SC - 12 April 1779

It is the Governor's orders that two-thirds of the militia of this State be embodied, and Gen. Williamson's orders to rne, to embody the same number of this regiment.

Middlebrook, NJ - 14 April 1779

The circumstance of which you have obliged me with a communication, is among a number of other instances of the unfriendly views which have governed a certain gentleman from a very early period.

Mill Stone, NJ - 16 April 1779

The variety of reasons, which I urged yesterday, for passing with the main body up the Mohawk River, and down by Wood Creek to the Cayuga Lake, still have their weight in my mind

Philadelphia, PA - 17 April 1779

I ask liberty to refer to the two last letters, which I did myself the honor of writing to you on the 30th ult. and 2d instant, and which remain unanswered.

Fairfield, CT - 20 April 1779

Agreeable to your Excellency's Instructions, I have forwarded the Vial delivd. me, & all the Directions for C.s future Conduct.

Philadelphia, PA - 21 April 1779

I was sure of your politeness, but not certain of a more than usual degree of confidence. The latter has now been made manifest, and, permit me to assure you, it shall be mutual.

Philadelphia, PA - 21 April 1779

As I shall be obliged to leave Philadelphia in a few days at farthest, I have again to solicit a decisive reply to my last.

Philadelphia, PA - 24 April 1779

I am happy to find you have wrote so fully to Congress, upon the disagreeable consequences that may follow from starving the Quarter master's department at this critical season.

Philadelphia, PA - 26 April 1779

Most certain, my inclination leads me to a resignation. My reputation I value more than any advantages of gain ; and I consider it in great danger.

Philadelphia, PA - 26 April 1779

While the maritime affairs of the Continent continue under the direction of a Committee, they will be exposed to all the consequences of want of system, attention, and knowledge.

Philadelphia, PA - 26 April 1779

It is now more than twelve months since, in obedience to their orders, I left France, to return to my native country.

Philadelphia, PA - 26 April 1779

I was this day surprised to hear, that in a memorial you had presented to Congress, you had said that the suits of clothes furnished by Messrs Sabbatier and Desprez, ought not to cost (or did not cost) more than 32 or 34 livres each

Philadelphia, PA - 27 April 1779

I heard yesterday, by accident, that an honorable gentleman in Congress had made a calculation from the general account, which I gave in my narrative of the price of the clothes purchased in France

Philadelphia, PA - 30 April 1779

In my letter of Monday last, I mentioned my intention to leave town in the course of the week. I am now waiting for no other purpose, but to know if Congress will take notice of the requests

Minden - 0 May 1779

John Quincy Adams letter to Arthur Lee... It was very good in you, to turn my young head to such a subject so important in itself...

Philadelphia, PA - 5 May 1779

If your Excellency thinks me criminal, for Heaven's sake let me be immediately tried, and, if found guilty, executed. I want no favor ; I ask only for justice.

Reading, MA - 7 May 1779

I am now taking the earliest opportunity to acquaint your Excellency with my arrival in camp, to resume the command of my division.

Trenton, NJ - 8 May 1779

the militia of the country should be drawn out by the authority of the Government, rather than by the pecuniary reward attached to their service.

Middlebrook, NJ - 10 May 1779

To me it appears that our affairs are in a very delicate situation ; and what is not the least to be lamented is, that many people think they are in a very flourishing way ; and seem in a great measure insensible to the danger with which we are threa

Philadelphia, PA - 12 May 1779

You will much oblige me, by informing me what resolutions Congress have come to on my letters of the 26th, 27th, and 30th ult. as well as on the petitions I have repeatedly made

Orient, FRA - 14 May 1779

By the gracious invitation of the King, I am now to take passage in his frigate, the Sensible, with his new Ambassador to America, the Chevalier de la Luzerne.

Poughkeepsie, NY - 18 May 1779

I was called by an alarm on the frontiers of Ulster county, occasioned by the appearance of about one hundred Indians and Tories, at Shendeacon, a small settlement in the gorge of the mountains, about twenty miles west of Kingston

Middlebrook, NJ - 19 May 1779

It is much to be regretted that the pleasure of obeying the first emotions in favour of misfortune is not always in our power.

Philadelphia, PA - 22 May 1779

As this will probably be the last time I shall trouble Congress with my addresses to them, I hope to be indulged in briefly laying before them the following observations on my case and situation.

Durham, CT - 26 May 1779

I have the Honour of enclosing to your Excellency a Return of the British Qt. Infantry, previous to their leaving the E. End of Long Island

Hartford, CT - 29 May 1779

I suppose your Excellency is not wholly unacquainted with the character of Mr. David Bushnell, the bearer. He has had a liberal education, and discovers a genius capable of great improvement

Peekskill, NY - 2 June 1779

Colonel Burr, being on urgent public business, is to be put across the ferry to New-Windsor without delay.

Pompton, NJ - 3 June 1779

Colonel Burr arrived here about three o clock, from General McDougall, and brings intelligence of the surrender of the Fort upon Verplank's Point, yesterday, about eleven o clock, by capitulation.

, SC - 3 June 1779

There was a probability of an action the other day, and it appeared to be the hearty desire of every man to come to action j but it was not thought expedient by the General, and we returned to camp.

, MA - 8 June 1779

Abigail Adams letter to John Adams... Goods of all kinds are at such a price that I hardly dare mention it.

Charleston, SC - 12 June 1779

I presume the draught has been made of a fourth part of your regiment, for patrol duty, according to the directions I gave some time ago, and expected that the remainder would have been in town before now.

, SC - 12 June 1779

I am, by the care of Providence, in the field in defence of my country. When I reflect on the matter, I feel myself distracted on both hands by this thought, that in my old age I should be obliged to take the field in defence of my rights and liberti

, SC - 17 June 1779

It will be necessary that you send down as soon as you can, the witnesses against the several prisoners brought by Lieut. Cone

Williamsburg, VA - 23 June 1779

Thomas Jefferson letter to George Washington... I have the pleasure to enclose you the particulars of Colonel Clarke's success against St. Vincennes...

Camp Smiths Clove, NY - 10 July 1779

William Irvine letter to Anthony Wayne... I returned here last night late & found in General orders that Magonigle who I had tryed at the Furnace was to be hanged this morning at ten oClock

Pittsburgh, PA - 10 July 1779

An expedition against Detroit, in the winter season, will doubtless put us in possession of the enemy's shipping, and, of course, give us the command of Lake Erie.

Philadelphia, PA - 14 July 1779

though it was and is the universal opinion, that the number of men under General Sullivan is greater than can be fed, when he proceeds a little further on the expedition, yet we gave early and peremptory orders to the companies of rangers to join him

Williamsburg, VA - 17 July 1779

Thomas Jefferson letter to George Washington... I some time ago enclosed to you a printed copy of an order of Council, by which Governor Hamilton was to be confined in irons, in close jail...

Stoney Point, NY - 17 July 1779

Anthony Wayne letter to George Washington... Official Report of the Capture of Stony Point

Bald Hill, NY - 18 July 1779

On my arrival, I found General Howe had sent off his cannon, and his division was filing off towards the Highlands. The enemy appeared to be advancing in force near the New Bridge.

Mandevilles, NY - 19 July 1779

By intelligence received since I had the honor to write in the morning, I learn that the enemy's advanced sentinels and videttes were posted, the last night, on the New Bridge.

Camp Butter Milk Falls, NY - 22 July 1779

Israel Putnam letter to Anthony Wayne... The General Officers are now assembled at my Quarters...

Ridgfield, CT - 25 July 1779

enclosed is a Scheme for carrying on the Correspondence in future with C

Charleston, SC - 27 July 1779

As your regiment may be more usefully employed at present near Savannah river, to guard their settlements and prevent the depredations of the enemy in that part of the country,

Granfield, CT - 28 July 1779

Webb was handed me yesterday - The phials therein Previous to which I had sent refered to came duly to hand.

West Point, NY - 30 July 1779

George Washington letter to Anthony Wayne... Lord Cornwallis is undoubtedly arrived...

Saratoga, NY - 30 July 1779

Philip Schuyler letter to Anthony Wayne... Yesterday I was honored with a line from our Amiable General advising me of the reduction of Stoney Point...

Chantilly, VA - 7 August 1779

Richard Henry Lee letter... I am clearly of opinion, that if Mr. " Clearly-out-of-order," remains much longer in Congress, the United States will have cause to rue it bitterly.

, SC - 11 August 1779

Charles Lee letter to Anthony Wayne... it is at least my present intention to leave this Continent, where I have been so scurvily and ungratefully treated...

Ridgfield, CT - 11 August 1779

I am extremely anxious to have the men properly armed, for which purpose the Capt. Edgar who will Commd them goes with this letter to Hd Qrs to receive your Excellency's further directions

Philadelphia, PA - 18 August 1779

I do myself the honor of enclosing a memorial, which I Beg of you to lay before Congress as early as may be

New York, NY - 20 August 1779

I must beg leave to express how happy I am made by the return of Lord Cornwallis to this country.

Philadelphia, PA - 25 August 1779

Britain refused the mediation of Spain at a time when their spirits were elated by their successes in the West Indies and the Southern States, and by the accounts they received of discord in Congress

Havre, FRA - 29 August 1779

General Lafayette letter to Dr. Franklin ...the goodness of the United States to me has ever been such, that on every occasion it far surpasses any idea I could have conceived.

Philadelphia, PA - 4 September 1779

I take the liberty of addressing you on the subject of a memorial I presented to Congress

Canaan, CT - 6 September 1779

I intended to kill or take the whole gang of the Marauders & Plunderers at that place, which have for so long a time infested the Coast on the sound.

Fort Montgomery, NY - 24 September 1779

Anthony Wayne letter to Philip Schuyler... Among the many Congratulatory letters which I have rec'd from different Quarters on the Reduction of Stoney Point...

Morristown, NJ - 29 September 1779

I was for a time in expectation that you would return into Jersey, as the scene of military operations was directed to your part of the world, and would unavoidably drive you from your study and repose.

Savannah, SC - 30 September 1779

I wrote a letter last night to you, my love, that gave you the best intelligence that I have been able to get.

Canaan, CT - 30 September 1779

I furnished the officers with Recruiting orders agreeable to the tenor of your own.

Williamsburg, VA - 1 October 1779

Thomas Jefferson letter to George Washington... On receipt of your letter of August 6th, during my absence, the Council had the irons taken off the prisoners of war.

Williamsburg, VA - 2 October 1779

Thomas Jefferson letter to George Washington... Just as the letter accompanying this was going off, Colonel Mathews arrived on parole from New York, by the way of headquarters, bringing your Excellency's letter...

Philadelphia, PA - 4 October 1779

my conduct in the chair and in the execution of public business has been honoured by the approbation of Congress. The testimony given of it by this act, demands my warmest acknowledgments.

Kingston, NY - 6 October 1779

I have just now heard that you are upon the point of leaving us. I might have expected to have received this intelligence from yourself, rather than from loose report

Havre, FRA - 7 October 1779

General Lafayette letter to General Washington...Not a line from you, my dear, general, has yet arrived into my hands, and though several ships from America...

Chantilly, VA - 7 October 1779

Richard Henry Lee letter to Herri Lauhens... I feel myself interested in the establishment of a wise and free republican government in Massachusetts...

West Point, NY - 7 October 1779

Among the number of your friends, permit me also to congratulate you, and my country, on your late honourable and important appointment.

unknown - 8 October 1779

Thomas Jefferson letter to George Washington... The advice of Council to allow the enlargement of prisoners, on their giving a proper parole, has not been recalled...

unknown - 8 October 1779

Thomas Jefferson letter to Col. Mathews... The proceedings respecting Governor Hamilton and his companions, previous to your arrival here, you are acquainted with.

Edmundsbury, ENG - 11 October 1779

I congratulate you, sir, upon your appointment to represent the American States at the court of Madrid ; the just testimony of that confidence which the honourable body you have presided over, have in your abilities and integrity.

Philadelphia, PA - 14 October 1779

The only satisfaction I promise myself from this appointment, will flow from the rectitude with which the duties of it will be discharged, and not from a prospect of general approbation.

Canaan, CT - 25 October 1779

In my letter of yesterday I informed you that three men of my Detachmt had deserted.

Hartford, CT - 5 November 1779

The keeping up large guards of the militia on the coasts, besides the enormous expense attending, injures the public service by withdrawing the men from the field, and lessening our ability to supply the army with men or provisions.

Sufferns Tavern, NY - 6 November 1779

I find that the whole of the Rhode Island army is encamped on Staten Island, in addition to the troops before stationed there

Sufferns Tavern, NY - 6 November 1779

I am sorry to inform your Excellency, that I am under the painful necessity of leaving a service to which I am, by principle and interest, attached ; and, among the variety of mortifications I must suffer in quitting it

Charleston, SC - 7 November 1779

We remain unsupported by troops, unsupplied with many essential articles, and uncovered with works ; and, what adds to the unhappiness, is the little prospect that our affairs will speedily be in a better channel.

Providence, RI - 8 November 1779

Thursday night I had the honor to receive your Excellency's letter of the 1st instant, and immediately gave orders for moving the Continental troops over the bay to Greenwich

Boston, MA - 13 November 1779

It is proposed to sail tomorrow ; perhaps, however, it may not be till next day.

, MA - 14 November 1779

Abigail Adams letter to John Adams... MY habitation, how disconsolate it looks ! my table, I sit down to it, but cannot swallow my food !

West Point, NY - 14 November 1779

Your Excellency undoubtedly has frequently had under consideration a proper position for winter-quarters. It is not always in the power of a General to take a position most favorable to his wishes

Hartford, CT - 15 November 1779

In obedience to the orders contained in your Excellency's letters of the 1st and 2d instant, I marched the whole of the Continental troops from the State of Rhode Island, and arrived yesterday morning

Philadelphia, PA - 23 November 1779

As I have received no answer to my memorial of the 16th of August last, I conclude none will be given, and, consequently, that I am laid under the necessity of returning to Europe in the best manner I can, and at my own expense.

Philadelphia, PA - 24 November 1779

we never exhibited any other charge against General Arnold to Congress, than that of appropriating the public wagons of the State to private uses

Philadelphia, PA - 27 November 1779

A report has just reached here that the enemy have visited Elizabethtown, and burnt your father's house.

Williamsburg, VA - 28 November 1779

Thomas Jefferson letter to George Washington... Your Excellency's letter on the discriminations which have been heretofore made, between the troops raised within this state, ... was delivered me four days ago.

Pompton, NJ - 1 December 1779

Perhaps there was never more justice in any ad vice than that given by the philosopher to his prince, namely, "Always beware of the man that flatters you, and appears to coincide with your sentiments on all occasions."

Williamsburg, VA - 8 December 1779

The assembly have not yet concluded their plan for complying with the requisitions from Congress. It may be relied on that that cannot be done without very heavy taxes on every species of property.

Williamsburg, VA - 10 December 1779

Thomas Jefferson letter to George Washington... I take the liberty of putting under cover to your Excellency some letters to Generals Phillips and Reidesel...

Ferrol, ESP - 11 December 1779

As the frigate will probably not get from this place these two months, I must go by land to Paris, which I suppose is a journey of between three and four hundred leagues.

Ferrol, ESP - 12 December 1779

THE French consul had agreed to carry me, Mr. Dana, Mr. Allen, and my three children and our three servants, this day to Corunna, which is about five leagues from this place, by water

Corunna, ESP - 16 December 1779

The distance is about twenty miles by land, over high mountains and bad roads. You would have been diverted to have seen us all mounted upon our mules and marching in train.

Williamsburgh, MD - 18 December 1779

the order of Congress in my favor on the continental treasurer for ten thousand five hundred dollars being mislaid, was not enclosed.