Letterbook Copy http://wardepartmentpapers.org/scripto/?documentId=1648 Sir I did myself the honor on the 26th of October last, to request the direction of Congress in what manner how I should conduct myself in respect to the claims for pay and Commutation of Mr Jno. Sullivan, who was an officer of the Calvary and supposed to have been concerned in to a revolt of the Pennsylvania Troops. I humbly presume that this application was not improper, and that by it I have not violates the rights of Mr Sullivan — he has however undertaken to arraign the propriety of this proceeding and to call me in an very imperious manner for his settlement — Would Mr Sulliv I therefore taken the liberty my again to request the [attention] to your Excellency and Congress to [his claims] and to enclose copies of the correspondance which [has passed on the subject of them]

President of Congress June 26. 1786 Copied