The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources

Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources
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*To THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS

Philadelphia, March 18, 1782.

Sir: The Secretary of War [having] arrived from the Eastward, I expect to be able to finish my business with him in the course of a day or two, and shall be ready, if Congress see no farther occasion for my stay in this City, to set out for the Army on the North River on Wednesday or thursday next.

[I request the favr. of your Excellency to honor me with the determination and commands of Congress.] I have the honor etc. ²¹

[Note:The words in brackets are in the writing of Tench Tilghman. The letter sent, in the writing of Tilghman, is in the Papers of the Continental Congress . It was read in Congress on March 20 and an audience granted the Commander in Chief on March 21. ]