From Thomas Jefferson to J. P. G. Muhlenberg, 14 August 1780
To J. P. G. Muhlenberg
In Council August 14th: 1780.
Sir
Colo. Gibsons regiment being now equipped for service, I take the liberty of putting them under your orders. I understand many of them are sick. You will be pleased to judge whether it will be better to bring them to the hospital in Chesterfield or not. I am sir Your most obedient servant,
Th: Jefferson
FC (Vi, photostat from Brit. Mus.: Add. MSS 38,650).