The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources: Volume 6

Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources: Volume 6
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To THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS Head Quarters, Harlem Heights, September 30, 1776.

Sir: Since I had the Honor of addressing you last, nothing of importance has transpired, tho' from some Movements Yesterday on the part of the Enemy, it would seem as if some thing was Intended.

The inclosed memorial from Lieut. Colonel Shephard⁵³ of the 4th. Regiment, I beg leave to submit to the consideration of Congress and shall only add, that I could wish they would pro mote him to the command of the Regiment and send him a commission, being a good and valuable officer, and especially as the vacancy is of a pretty long standing and I have not had

[Note:Lieut. Col. William Shepard (Shephard, Shepherd, Sheperd), of the Third Continental Infantry. He was promoted to colonel Jan. 1, 1777, to rank from May 4, 1776; retired Jan. 1, 1783. ]

nor has he any intelligence from Colo. Learned⁵⁴ himself, who had the command and who obtained a discharge on account of his indisposition, of his design to return. I have also inclosed a Letter from Captain Ballard,⁵⁵ which Congress will please to determine on, the Subject being new and not within my Authority. I have &ca.

[Note:Col. Ebenezer Learned, of the Third Continental Infantry. ]

[Note:Capt. Robert Ballard, of the First Virginia Regiment. He became a major, then lieutenant colonel, and finally resigned July 4, 1779. His letter, dated Sept. 26, 1776, requesting leave to resign, is in the Papers of the Continental Congress . ]

P. S: A Commission was sent for Col: Learned which is now in my hands, having received no application or heard from him since it came.⁵⁶

[Note:In the writing of Robert Hanson Harrison. ]