From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 9 May 1779
To Major General Horatio Gates
Head Quarters Middle Brook May 9th 1779
Dr Sir
Col. Armand being now on the recruiting service to the Eastward, I am to desire that you will furnish him with orders on the Clothier at Boston for cloathing all the recruits he now has or shall hereafter make, for which he will previously furnish you with authenticated returns. I am Sir Your most Obed. servant.
Df, in Alexander Hamilton’s writing, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW.