George Washington Papers

To George Washington from Timothy Pickering, 4 May 1781

Newburgh May 4th 1781

sir

Mr Tilghman favoured me to day with the act of Congress relative to a barrack master to the french Army; agreeable to which I have made the enclosed appointment for Colonel Champlin. If your Excellency shall deem any alteration in the form of the Warrant to be expedient, I beg to be favoured with your sentiments thereon for my direction. I am with great respect your Excellencys most obedt servt

Tim: Pickering Q.M.G.

DNA: RG 93—Manuscript File.

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