To George Washington from Joseph Carleton, 9 August 1781
War Office August 9th 1781
Sir
The bearer Mr John Loveday, having been recommended to the Board, as a person well qualified to fill the Office of Steward to your Excellency, they have appointed him thereto, and have every reason to hope from the Character he sustains, that his diligence and attention in the exercise of that Office, will on all occasions meet with your Excellency’s approbation. I have the Honor to be with the highest respect Your Excellency’s Most Obedt Hble Servant By order of the Board
Jos: Carleton
Secy
DLC: Papers of George Washington.