Henry Laurens Letter to Jeremiah Wadsworth
Commerce and Prices
President of Congress Henry Laurens writes to Jeremiah Wadsworth, Commissary General from Connecticut, transmitting the Congressional resolution to regulate commerce and prices. Lower half of letter includes extract from the Congressional minutes reference repeal of earlier legislation.
President of Congress, Henry Laurens
5 June 1778
John F. Reed Collection Valley Forge NHP
Box 4, Folder 43, 25-07
Abraham Clark Letter
Jeremiah Wadsworth's appointment to Commissary General
When the Continental Congress reorganized the supply system they appointed Jeremiah Wadsworth as the Commissary General. This is the letter informing Wadsworth on his new position if he chooses to accept it. Wadsworth accepted in April 1778 and stayed in the position, rising to the rank of Colonel, until December 1779.
Abraham Clark
29 March 1778
John F. Reed Collection Valley Forge NHP
Box 3, Folder 52, 20-10