[from Capt Wm Gowen r'd July 8 1784 Invalids] John Pierce Esq^r D.P.G. of the American Army Pugh Captain and Myself being two of the Invalid offs that was continued for life of the Invalid Corps but Sickness provented our Marching With them from this City to West point — And being informed by M^r Read that all the Money was Sent to the troops in that part the Country. Which provented him of paying Us our Monthly Subsistance — and desired to Aquaint You of our present Situation Which is Very low and Requesting You to put Us in a way to Receive it here — We Need Not point out our distresses — but With Every Sentiment of Respect & Esteem We are Ch^a: 24 January 84 Your obedient humble Servants John Pierce Esq^r John McGowan Cap^t