George Washington Papers

To George Washington from John Lamb, 7 January 1783

West-Point 7th Janry 1783

Sir,

Lieutenant Henry Cunningham, having declined serving any longer, as Quarter Master to the 2nd Regiment of Artillery, we beg leave to recommend Lieutenant William Morriss, as Quarter-Master. And as he has done the duty since the first Instant, we wish his appointment to take place, from that time. We have the honor to be, Your Excellency’s Most Obedient Servants

John Lamb Colo.

2nd Regt Artillery

E. Stevens

2d Regt Arty

Lt Wm Morris is Appd Qt. M. to the same vice Lt Cunningham resigned that office of the 2d Regt of Artely this appointmt to take place from the first instant.

CSmH.

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