To George Washington from John Pierce, 3 March 1783
Philadelphia March 3d 1783
Sir
Since I had the Honor of your Letter of the 27th Ulto I have reexamined the Public Books and am inclined to beleive that the following charge made by Coll Palfrey ought to have been entered to your use, which is the only entry that can possibly have relation to your accounts between Feby & May 1777—it stands thus.
1777 | |||||
Apl 11 | Capt. Caleb Gibbs of an Independent Company advd him on account | 1,000 Dols. |
I am with great respect, Sir, Your most Obt Servt
Jno. Pierce
DLC: Papers of George Washington.