The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources

Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources
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To BRIGADIER GENERAL PETER MUHLENBERG

Philadelphia, July 22, 1782.

Sir: I have not received the Return of Stores &c. mentioned in your Favor of the 3 instant, which Circumstance gives me reason to suppose your Conjecture to be right, that they have fallen into the Hands of the Enemy. You will be pleased to send me a Duplicate of that Return.

I shall be sincerely rejoiced if any Circumstance takes place to facilitate the Recruitg in Virginia.

The present State of intelligence and uncertainty prevents an Order for your Recruits to be put in March; as soon as this is removed you will be furnished with Instructions. I am &c. ³⁹

[Note:The draft is in the writing of Jonathan Trumbull, jr.
Washington wrote again (July 22) to Muhlenberg, approving his conduct in executing deserters: "The Benefit resulting from a promtitude of Execution and the Necessity of Example, in this Case, serve to plead your Justification." This draft is in the Washington Papers . ]