1From Benjamin Walker to Timothy Pickering, 6 February 1783 (Washington Papers)
The General wishes for a duplicate of the inclosed to send with the Estimates Genl Knox’s Estimates not being arrived—if Mr Lloyd goes—an Express must be held in Readiness to go with the dispatches. Yr Very humble DNA : RG 93—Manuscript File.
2From Benjamin Walker to Timothy Pickering, 22 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
The Officers of the day Report a defficency of Camp Kettles—Straw also is much wanting. The Commander in Chief wishes to know—whether the want of kettles arises from their want of Care or whether a proper allowance has not been issued what the allowance is and how long a Kettle is to last & if any on hand . Also if any Measures are taken to procure Straw. I am Dr Sir Your very Obed. Servt DNA...