1General Orders, 13 February 1776 (Washington Papers)
The Regiments of Militia lately arrived at Roxbury and Cambridge are immediately to be furnished with Fifteen Rounds of Powder and Ball ⅌ man; The Adjutant General will, upon application give Orders upon the Commissary for that quantity. The Regiments now at Roxbury may apply to Major Genl Ward, who will give Orders accordingly. Capt. Peleg Wadworth, is appointed Aid-de-Camp to Major Genl...
2From George Washington to Thomas Mumford, 13 February 1776 (Washington Papers)
Colonel Fisher Gay of Farmington in Hartford County, has informed me, that Some powder was, by you imported, for the use of particular inland towns in the Colony of Connecticut, the great want we are in, of that necessary article, Obliges me to Send Colonel Gay, to borrow, or purchass as much, as he Can possibly procure, I beg Sir that you will give him every Assistance in Your power, in...