1From George Washington to Henry Bromfield and Commodore John Manley, 24 June 1776 (Washington Papers)
The Honble Congress having determined a valuation shall be made of the Ordinance Stores taken last fall by Captn Manly, and directed me to appoint a person in behalf of the Continent to do It in conjunction with one to be chosen by Captn Manly, as you will perceive by the Inclosed Resolve, I must request the favor of you to undertake the business —I have transmitted the Original Invoice to...