George Washington Papers

From David Humphreys to Timothy Pickering, 20 April 1781

Head Quarters New Windsor April 20th 1781

Dear Sir

His Excellency wishes to be informed what success has attended the Measures taken for the transportation of the flour from Ringwood—what number of Teams were procured by the last impress &c. He also requests that you will direct the Forage Master Genl to provide Pasture, as convenient as possible to Head Quarters for the Horses which belong to himself & his Family.

We shall shortly be much distressed for Paper & Wax. I am Dr Sr Your Most Obed. Servt

D. Humphrys

P.S. We will thank you for some Wafers by the bearer if any have Arrived.

DNA: RG 93—Manuscript File.

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