Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources
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To CAPTAINS JOHN CARLISLE,90 MICHAEL GILBERT,
91 JOHN HUGHES,92 AND LIEUTENANT
JOSEPH LEWIS93

[Note:Of the Second Canadian Regiment. He retired in July, 1783.]
[Note:Of the Second Canadian Regiment. He resigned in April, 178I.]
[Note:Of the Second Canadian Regiment. He resigned in November, 1781.]
[Note:Of the Second Canadian Regiment. He resigned in November, 1780.]

    Head Quarters, September 16, 1780.

    Gentn: I have received your Letter of this date and am sorry to find You have not obtained from your State the benefits which are proposed and recommended by the Resolution to which You refer. I am sensible of the difficulties attending your situation on this account, and therefore consent to one of you going to His Excellency Governor Lee, as You request. You will inform Colonel Hazen of it. Unfortunately there is no Money in the Military Chest or Your pay master or the Officer acting as such, might obtain a Warrant on account of your pay.

    I inclose a line addressed to Major General Greene, who will furnish one of you with a Horse, Saddle and Bridle on your application, if circumstances will admit, for the Journey, which You will return again when the Officer arrives in Camp. I am etc. 94

[Note:The draft is in the writing of Robert Hanson Harrison.]