1To George Washington from Philip Van Cortlandt, 27 June 1782 (Washington Papers)
By a late resolve of Congress I find that only ten Lieuts. are to be Continued in a Regiment by which means I shall loose three Exceeding good Subs—Especially Mr Johnson & Mr Talmadge which Officers I wish to retain if possible, Cannot they be continued
doing Ensigns duty and retain their rank as there is three Vacancies—I shall then have just my Compliment of Subbalterans.