From George Washington to Major General Robert Howe, 22 October 1779
To Major General Robert Howe
Head Quarters West point 22d Octbr 1779.
Dr Sir
I have been duly favored with your two letters—both of the 21st.1
The approbation of the Court of enquiry on Col. Greaton has been in General orders2—and transmitted by the Adjutant general to Genl Heath. I am sir &.
Df, in James McHenry’s writing, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW.
1. These letters from Howe to GW have not been found.
2. For GW’s concerns when non-commissioned officers and soldiers of the 3d Massachusetts Regiment alleged fraud against their commander, Col. John Greaton, and a court of inquiry’s findings that the charges lacked merit, see GW to Howe, 20 (first letter) and 25 Sept., and General Orders, 20 October.