Having from September 6th. 1776, bore a Commission as Captain in the Army of the United States—and being sent by order of Congress to General Washington at New-York I was annexed to Colonel Knox’s Regiment of Artilery where I remained ’till January 31st. 1777, when I recieved orders from General Washington to raise an Independant Corps which I commanded untill Apriel 1782—when all Independant Corps were joined to Colonel Hason’s Regiment—

I now Sir, offer my services again, if there is a vacancy and you should think on an Old Soldier to honor me with a Colonels commission—I flatter myself that I shall always give full proof of my zeal and fidelity, for the welfare and Independence of our Country—I am Sir, with respect your Most Obet. and Most Hbe Servt