1To George Washington from Oliver Phelps, 19 April 1782 (Washington Papers)
We have appointed William Bacon Esquire our principal agent to receive and deliver such flesh as may be necessary for the consumption of the army under your Excellencys immediate command He will be on the ground in sufficient season, to receive and execute such orders as your Excellency may be pleased to give respecting our business. There are now in the county of Berkshire about 550 barrels...