George Washington endorses the Committee of Cooperation’s plan but urges immediate calls for specific contributions of men, provisions, forage, and transportation from the states. He recommends apportioning resources based on each state’s capacity and proximity to likely military operations. Washington stresses the need for clear coordination between the states and the Continental Army.
George Washington informs the Committee of Cooperation that Brigadier General Samuel Holden Parsons is dispatched to Connecticut to organize and send recruits and drafts to the Continental Army. He emphasizes the importance of efficiently managing troop reinforcements from that state.
George Washington reports on the current condition of the Continental Army, emphasizing challenges such as shortages and morale issues. He urges the Committee of Cooperation to make a renewed appeal to the states for increased support and resources to sustain the war effort.