[ Philadelphia ] January 8, 1779 . Proposes following points to be discussed with the committee: recruiting; a plan for the next campaign; prospects of further aid from Europe; clothing…
[ Philadelphia, January 13, 1779. ] Discusses in detail points listed in letter of January 8, 1779 to the committee.
Philadelphia, January 20, 1779. Discusses officers’ problems and need for immediate relief in order to prevent dissolution of Army. Again recommends half-pay and pension plans.
Philadelphia, January 23, 1779. States need for a permanent system for clothing the Army. Proposes plan to fill this need.
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] February 27, 1779 . Proposes centralizing all prisoner exchanges and charging each state for supplies for its prisoners. Asks committee to consider giving a bounty…