From George Washington to Benoît-Joseph de Tarlé, 22 August 1781
Head Quarters Kings Ferry 22d Augst 1781
Sir
You will oblige me by letting me know the Quantity of Flour which you propose to deliver to my Commsy General upon the North River, and where you would chose to have the like quantity, to replace it, delivered and in what time—This last is particularly necessary to enable me to inform Mr Morris, that he may make his purchases accordingly. I have the honor to be &c.
DLC: Papers of George Washington.