Colonel Moses Hazen to George Washington, 18 June 1781
From Colonel Moses Hazen
Philadelphia 18th June 1781
Sir
The Inclosed letter together with a Memorial to Congress on the Same Subject was Transmited to me, which came to hand the 15th Instant.1
I am Impatiant with my long Stay at this place have however the Consolation to Reflect, that nothing has been wanting on my Part to facilitate the business of my Journey here. the principal part of which is now in that forwardness as leave me Room to hope, I may be able to leave this City for Camp in the Course of next week.2 I have the Honr to be Your Excellencys most obedt and most Devoted Huml: Servant
Moses Hazen
LS, DLC:GW.
1. For the enclosure, see Jacob Bayley et al. to GW, 24 May. For the memorial addressed to Samuel Huntington, president of Congress, see Huntington to GW, 20 June, and n.1 to that document.
2. Hazen had traveled to Philadelphia in late March to bring his claims before Congress. He sought pay for his officers and soldiers as well as reimbursement of personal funds spent to maintain his regiment. He also pursued promotion for himself and several of his officers. His efforts were mostly successful (see , 231–32; see also Elias Dayton to GW, c.25 June, postscript, and n.5).