From George Washington to James Mease, 19 February 1778
To James Mease
Valley Forge Feby 19th 1778
Dr Sir
There having been some suggestions that the pensylvania Troops have not recieved a proportion of the Cloathing, distributed to the Army: also, that they have not been furnished with the quantitys they are charged with, I have to desire, that if application should be made, you will satisfye the president and Council of this State upon the subject, exhibiting to them your Vouchers and specifying to whom the Supplies were made.1 I am Dr Sir Your Most Obedt servant
Go: Washington
Df, in Robert Hanson Harrison’s writing, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW.
1. For the shortage of clothing among some Pennsylvania Continental regiments, see GW to Thomas Wharton, Jr., 10 Feb., n.2.