Philadelphia, January 30, 1779. Explains that Washington’s control of Convention troops extended only to the march to Virginia. Assures Phillips that everything possible will be done to make Convention troops…
[Philadelphia, January 30, 1779] Dr. Sir, I send you sundry papers respecting the Ordnance department. The General requests you will prepare your observations on them and be ready to meet…
Philadelphia, January 29, 1779. Apologizes for delay in answering McDougall’s letters.
Philadelphia, January 29, 1779. Asks permission to return to Camp.
Philadelphia, January 27, 1779. Asks for money to carry on recruiting. States that Major General Horatio Gates has made agreements with Major General William Phillips about Convention troops.
Philadelphia, January 23, 1779. States need for a permanent system for clothing the Army. Proposes plan to fill this need.
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 18, 1779. ] Outlines a “Plan for paying arrearages of Clothing to the troops.�
Philadelphia, January 14, 1779. Instructs Beatty to apply to Lord Stirling or to commanding officer at Middlebrook for passports.
Philadelphia, January 14, 1779. Instructs Huntington to supply Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Sherman’s regiment with clothing.