General George Washington Letter

General George Washington Letter

Money

General George Washington writes Colonel Bland of Virginia reference recruits, horses, and supplies for the army from Virginia.

General George Washington

1 May 1778

John F. Reed Collection Valley Forge NHP

Box 4, Folder 17, 22-08

Head Quarters Valley Forge May 1st 1778

Dear Sir


I have received yours of the 10th inst with an account of your proceedings up to that time as the money put into your hands by the board of Treasury was particularly for the purpose of procuring horses and accoutrements I think you were right in not applying it to the payment of the Cloathing purchased by Collo. Temple – I can see no objection to your taking up money from the Deputy Paymaster General and giving credit for it when you come to settle your regimental Account. I wrote fully to you about ten days ago, and to Collo. Baylor this day to which I refer you for orders respecting sending forward the Horses and recruits with all dispatch
I am Dear Sir
Yr. most obdt. Servt.
Go. Washington




Collo. Bland


REVERSE:

On public Service
To
Colo. Island
1st Regt. Dragoons
Petersburgh

Go. Washington Virginia.