From George Washington to William Dobbs, 28 August 1781
Chatham 28th Augst 1781
sir
Some particular Circumstances having produced an Alteration in my Plan of Operations—there will be no Occasion for the Services of the Pilots at present—they may therefore be desired to return to their several Homes as soon as they please.
You will make a Return to me of the Expence incurred by your & the Other Pilots Attendance on this Call—& I will endeavour to procure you Payment as soon as may be. I am &ca
G.W.
DLC: Papers of George Washington.