George Washington Papers

To George Washington from Brigadier General Peter Muhlenberg, 24 February 1780

From Brigadier General Peter Muhlenberg

Philadelphia Febry 24th 1780

Sir

Enclosd I have the honor to transmit Your Excellency, a copy of the instructions I have receivd from the board of War;1 to Morrow I set out for Virginia, & shall be happy to receive Your Excellencys Orders at Fredericksburg, or Williamsburg.2

I have waited on Colo. Pettit, but he had before my arrival, negotiated an exchange.3 I have the honor to be Your Excellencys most Obedt hble Servt

P. Muhlenberg

ALS, DLC:GW.

1The enclosed copy of the board’s instructions, dated this date at the war office in Philadelphia, reads: “The board are of opinion that You should proceed to Virginia & there wait the orders of the Commander in Chief. In the mean time you will be pleasd to employ yourself in collecting the recruits & Draffts in proper places. You will co-operate with the Government of the State, in any measures necessary for this Service, & inform the board from time to time of the progress of the business & of the supplies necessary, to enable the troops to proceed wheresoever directed” (DLC:GW).

2GW replied on 20 April with detailed instructions for supervising the Continental recruiting effort in Virginia (DLC:GW).

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