From Jean-Louis-Ambroise, chevalier de Villefranche de Genton to David Humphreys, 27 August 1782
27 August 1782
sir
as it appears by the General orders of this day, that the army is going to move, I should be much obliged to you to let me know, whether it is his Excellency’s intention that I should march with it & who are the Engrs designd to stay at west-point. I am sir with great regard your most humble obedient servant
Villefranche
Majr of Engrs
PHi: Gratz Collection.