21To George Washington from Major General Philip Schuyler, 8 April 1779 (Washington Papers)
Yesterday I received a letter from Mr Deane copy whereof is Inclosed And another I have transmitted to Congress and urged the necessity of Supplying the Indians with some Cloathing &c. even If they should not be called Into Active Service. Colo: V. Schaick is to Command in the Enterprize against Onondaga The troops are on the March to Fort Schuyler and the Measures taken such as to Afford a...
22From George Washington to Brigadier General William Smallwood, 8 April 1779 (Washington Papers)
I received yours of the 6th with a return of such officers as you thought might be preferably employed in the recruiting service in Maryland. I find however that you have in some instances mentioned several as equally qualified—you will be pleased to make the discrimination, and give them orders to proceed to Governor Johnston at Annapolis, to receive his instructions. As I shall have letters...