ROBERT MORRIS.
P. S. Remember, that I put absolute dependence on you for this one thousand barrels of flour, and it must be sent to the army directly.
TO THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS.
Philadelphia, June 4th, 1781.
Sir,
Having been informed by several members of Congress, as also by his Excellency, the Chevalier de la Luzerne, that it was determined to put the management of the moneys lately granted by his Most Christian Majesty under my direction, in order that they might be punctually applied to the purposes for which the grant was made, viz. a vigorous prosecution of the present campaign; I had, in conjunction with the Minister of France, formed some arrangements for drawing part of this money into immediate use; but, on applying to the Secretary of Congress, I do not find that any act has been passed giving me authority over the moneys so granted; consequently, all proceedings must stop until the previous steps are taken by Congress.
I have the honor to be, &c.
ROBERT MORRIS.