GEORGE WASHINGTON TO ROBERT MORRIS.
Head Quarters, December 20th, 1782.
Sir,
In consequence of a resolve of Congress, I some time since directed an inscription with some devices to be engraven on the cannon to be presented to the Count de Rochambeau, and enclosed is a certificate of General Knox relative to the execution of the work and its price.
In answer to Mr Billings's application to me for his pay, I informed him I would write you on the subject, and did not doubt you would order payment to be made.
I have the honor to be, &c.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.