George Washington Papers

From George Washington to Brigadier General John Stark, 20 May 1778

To Brigadier General John Stark

Head Quarters Valley Forge 20th May 1778

sir.

In a letter from Major General Sullivan of the 1st Instant he complains of wanting assistance in his command and begs that you may be desired to take post with him this campaign: You will therefore be pleased to join him as soon as possible. I am Sir your most obt and very humble servt

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LS (photocopy), in James McHenry’s writing, DLC:GW; Df, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW.

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