I received your Excellency’s answer to my letter, of the 7th of July last,1 which induces me to hope that (as this favourable opportunity offers) your Excellency will be kindly pleased to indulge me with a copy of the letter, which was the object of my former application; The letter was dated (I think) sometime in August 1778—Head quarters, at the White plains, and directed to Henry Laurens Esqr. then President of Congress.2 I have the Honour to remain with profound respect, Your Excellency’s most humble & most obedient Servant