1From George Washington to Moses Hatfield, 17 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
I wrote to you on the 2d instant requesting to know what quantity of shoes you had upon hand and what you were likely to supply. Having recd no answer I am apprehensive that the letter never reached you—I have since recd a letter from the Board of War, desiring me to see you upon several matters relating to your department. You will therefore be pleased immediately upon the rect of this to...
2From George Washington to Moses Hatfield, 25 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
The Board of War in a letter of the 9th instant inform me that if two thousand dried Hides could be procured they might be immediately exchanged for Shoes at Philada and they direct, if that quantity is on hand with the Commissary near the Army, that they may be immediately sent forward to Philada. The person, sent yesterday to communicate the several matters respecting your department to me,...