Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources: Volume 11
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To COUNT PULASKI
Head Quarters, March 3, 1778.
Sir: This will be delivered to you by Monsieur de Pontieres, 24 to whom Congress has been pleased to grant the brevet of Captain in the Cavalry, this you will observe gives no title to rank
[Note:Capt. Louis de Pontiere. ]
or promotion in the line . You are therefore to consider him merely as an Officer a' la suite , and to employ him in such way as will be most likely to conduce to the good of the Service. I am etc. 25 [Note:The draft is in the writing of John Laurens. ]