Henry Laurens to Joseph Trumbull, September 5, 1777

State House Philadelphia 5 September 1777

Sir

The Resolve of Congress which you will receive under this Cover will shew you that we are appointed a Committee and for what purposes. 1

We request you to transmit to us by the earliest good opportunity the fullest intelligence in your late department of Commissary General and you will further oblige us by adding any further information properly authenticated relative to the enquiries which we are ordered to make. 2 We are with great regard sir, Your most obedient servant

Henry Laurens

Richard Henry Lee

John Adams